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FV56 LFE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,188 mi
Last recorded148,188 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2020 148,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,229 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,204 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 112,075 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 111,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,219 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 91,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,324 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,768 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,039 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,628 miles

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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FV56 LFE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV56 LFE, 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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What year was FV56 LFE registered?

FV56 LFE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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