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GL56 EWA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,120 mi
Last recorded76,120 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 EWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 76,120 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,120 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,647 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,647 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade rubber slightly split but effective

Offside Rear Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2015 60,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade rubber slightly split but effective

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,435 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 53,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 45,747 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,558 miles

slight uneven tyre wear on front

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,052 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 EWA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GL56 EWA, 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 GL56 EWA registered?

GL56 EWA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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