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FV56 LWT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,882 mi
Last recorded180,882 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 LWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 180,882 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 180,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 170,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 153,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 150,124 miles

Central Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 147,699 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 147,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,474 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear of vehicle full of stuff,stopping a full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 3 Feb 2016 135,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section holed and leaking (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section holed and leaking (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder marked in yellow (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level is low

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear of vehicle full of stuff,stopping a full inspection of adult seat belts

Pass 12 Dec 2014 122,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres inner edges starting to ware

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in inner steering rack joint off side

Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front tyres inner edges starting to ware

rear exhaust box in poor condition

slight play in inner steering rack joint off side

Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2013 94,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,895 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 73,895 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,880 miles

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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FV56 LWT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

FV56 LWT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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