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LD56 XME

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,149 mi
Last recorded187,149 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XME
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 187,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 176,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 164,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 153,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,274 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 132,598 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 132,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 121,143 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 121,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,676 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,413 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 107,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 100,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,329 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 76,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,265 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,780 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,847 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LD56 XME is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD56 XME, 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 LD56 XME registered?

LD56 XME is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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