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FM56 WCE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,955 mi
Last recorded98,955 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 WCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 98,955 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 96,108 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 90,640 miles

Rear all suspension component corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2023 90,640 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear all suspension component corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,142 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 77,486 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2020 77,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 71,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 63,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,466 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 55,466 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,342 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 35,077 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 35,077 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rears not fully visable

fuel pipes not visable

Fail 19 Nov 2012 31,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rears not fully visable

fuel pipes not visable

Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,923 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 26,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,275 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,140 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 17,079 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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FM56 WCE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FM56 WCE, 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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FM56 WCE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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