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LB56 MKC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 MKC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 148,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 143,779 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 143,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 139,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 122,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 118,533 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 112,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 103,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 95,403 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,498 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 85,498 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,305 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,117 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 67,874 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs in poor condition [corroded]

Pass 26 Jul 2011 65,616 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge and nearing minimum legal limit

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,772 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 MKC 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 78.3%.

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 LB56 MKC, 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 LB56 MKC registered?

LB56 MKC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 December 2006.

Is LB56 MKC safe to buy?

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