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FE56 VTU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,428 mi
Last recorded134,428 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 VTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,428 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 134,425 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tale pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Row 2 ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 130,685 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 127,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 30 Apr 2021 127,035 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust heatsheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front road wheel damaged

Pass 8 May 2019 116,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces worn & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Unable too inspect front & rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 100,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 4 May 2017 100,887 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 85,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and worn to 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm tread

slight damage to n/s/r body panels

slight smear from front wipers

various suspension bushes cracking and perishing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 85,180 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and worn to 3mm tread

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and worn to 3mm tread

slight damage to n/s/r body panels

slight smear from front wipers

various suspension bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

base of rear coil springs corroded

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres stepped

damage to body work

perrishing to front wishbone forward bushes

power assisted steering rack damp with oil

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

base of rear coil springs corroded

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres stepped

coolant level low

damage to body work

o/s/f tyre low on pressure

perrishing to front wishbone forward bushes

power assisted steering rack damp with oil

rear brake discs corroded

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,058 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and on 2-3mm tread depth

corrosiont to exhaust system

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,089 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,665 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 32,665 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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FE56 VTU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 99,344 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 VTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FE56 VTU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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