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HJ56 LVY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,653 mi
Last recorded199,653 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 LVY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 199,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 191,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 183,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

No smoke detected

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 176,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 171,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and/or under the vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Dec 2020 171,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and/or under the vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2019 161,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 155,586 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 146,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,886 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 121,561 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 121,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,482 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2012 111,830 miles

N/S/R/Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2012 111,829 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

N/S/R/Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 104,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,213 miles

front tyres worn on edge

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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HJ56 LVY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ56 LVY, 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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HJ56 LVY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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