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GL56 EHY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,439 mi
Last recorded218,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 218,439 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2024 218,439 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2023 195,799 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2021 186,623 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear brake and suspension components including coil springs,suspension arms,anti roll bar heavily corroded

rear heatshield likely to become insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2021 180,539 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

rear brake and suspension components including coil springs, suspension arms, anti roll bar, heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 175,128 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 168,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 168,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity o/s&n/s (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 163,341 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 163,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 155,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 146,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 136,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,119 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 124,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 116,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,914 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,693 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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GL56 EHY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL56 EHY, 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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GL56 EHY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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