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GJ56 VZP

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,193 mi
Last recorded154,193 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VZP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 154,193 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 154,152 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Areas significantly corroded, weakened and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Pivot seized, no rotation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both ns and os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm likely to fail Both lower arms, badly corroded coil spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread stained (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp borderline pass, pattern poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Main seat belt buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several areas of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,119 miles

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

Offside Inner rack joint has slight play

Rear row seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2022 147,017 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner rack joint has slight play

Rear row seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,695 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,993 miles

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 133,988 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 124,651 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 124,650 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,976 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,420 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,420 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,022 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 19,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 16,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 13,334 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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GJ56 VZP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ56 VZP, 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 GJ56 VZP registered?

GJ56 VZP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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