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GK56 XNZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,917 mi
Last recorded143,917 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XNZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 143,917 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Both ABS Sensor Wiring Insecure

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 143,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front Anti Lock Braking wiring insecure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 136,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 132,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST

Pass 20 Jul 2023 126,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 126,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine CRANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,690 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 121,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on rear subframe/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,938 miles

centre exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2020 112,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,130 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Play in steering rack inner joint

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 100,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 95,007 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,005 miles

Centre Upper hi viz stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre is distorted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 225/60/r16 fitted (4.1.A.1a)

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

Centre Upper hi viz stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre is distorted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 81,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 81,297 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,718 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 60,718 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,500 miles

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

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

coolant slightly low

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has cut on inner side wall close to cords (border line pass)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

blue tint bulbs fitted to front lamps,light output deemed to be slightly reduced

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to assess adult belt

front brake pads worn to service limit,unable to fully assess with wheels on

rear brake pads worn to service limit,unable to fully assess with wheels on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,217 miles

blue tint bulbs fitted to front lamps,light output deemed to be slightly reduced

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to assess adult belt

front brake pads worn to service limit,unable to fully assess with wheels on

rear brake pads worn to service limit,unable to fully assess with wheels on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,089 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,089 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,610 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 33,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GK56 XNZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GK56 XNZ, 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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GK56 XNZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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