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GN56 MWZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

161,215 mi
Last recorded161,215 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 MWZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 161,215 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2026 161,215 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slightly worn

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 152,937 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 152,937 miles

Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 143,250 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 143,245 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (215/60/16. 99v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2023 133,166 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 133,166 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 122,100 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 122,075 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside front

Pass 19 May 2021 113,632 miles

Heat shield loose

Fail 14 May 2021 113,497 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,754 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 98,794 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,949 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 74,737 miles

Engine covers fitted

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 74,737 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 21 May 2016 64,325 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 64,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split Offside (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 53,586 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 53,586 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 45,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,153 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,938 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 20,689 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 MWZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

GN56 MWZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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