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GN56 GMV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,537 mi
Last recorded173,537 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 GMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 173,537 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 165,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 153,202 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 153,202 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 142,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 134,714 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 134,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 122,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,358 miles

BRAKE AND CLUTCH ANTI SLIP HAVE WEAR

TYRE ON REAR N/S HAS OUTER TREAD WEAR

Fail 6 Feb 2018 107,358 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working N/S (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BRAKE AND CLUTCH ANTI SLIP HAVE WEAR

TYRE ON REAR N/S HAS OUTER TREAD WEAR

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,665 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 92,665 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,785 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 54,785 miles

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 45,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2011 33,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 33,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 23,489 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,355 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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GN56 GMV 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 65.2%.

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 GN56 GMV, 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 GN56 GMV registered?

GN56 GMV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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