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GN56 LEF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,281 mi
Last recorded128,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 128,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 119,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also all rear arms an springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,933 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 118,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 118,907 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 113,681 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2020 113,680 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,598 miles

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

play in both steering arms

Fail 29 Sep 2018 113,596 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 113,476 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 112,420 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 112,420 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 104,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear seats folded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,300 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

no smoke test carried out due to coolant leak

rear seats folded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,913 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

slight play in the offside steering arm

Fail 30 Nov 2013 94,913 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

slight play in the offside steering arm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,124 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 86,124 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 76,582 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 76,526 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 66,130 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

all 4 tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

nearside front foglight lens cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 56,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 LEF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LEF, 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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GN56 LEF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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