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LB56 ETA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,781 mi
Last recorded180,781 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 ETA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 180,781 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 180,775 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 167,208 miles

Long travel in hanbrake

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak on engine

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 167,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working N/s , o/s (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working Covers over with tape (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Travel at handbrakr

Pass 22 May 2018 159,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Slight damage to door

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/s , o/s radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front/ rear , n/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 159,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn out on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Slight damage to door

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/s , o/s radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front/ rear , n/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 149,810 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 149,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 137,545 miles

Oil on P.A.S pipe from pump

Both rear trail arm bushes worn

Fail 24 May 2016 137,267 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Both rear trail arm bushes worn

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil on P.A.S pipe from pump

Pass 22 May 2015 125,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,919 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

strong smell of fuel in cab but no sign of leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,738 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,268 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 91,268 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,931 miles

All 4 tyres getting low on tread

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,624 miles

oil on min mark

rear seats in stowed position belts not checked

slight pit mark nsf flexy poss manufacture mark

slight play osf wheel / osr tyre shock wear

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,037 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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LB56 ETA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LB56 ETA, 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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LB56 ETA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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