CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ56 JSZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 JSZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 131,388 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 367,451 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre inner side wall cut/ deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 366,470 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 363,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2012 301,328 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2012 301,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2011 233,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 233,586 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 160,741 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2010 160,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,629 miles

Brake warning lamp on.

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 94,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Brake warning lamp on.

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

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,172 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ56 JSZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ56 JSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ56 JSZ?

You can check the full history of LJ56 JSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ56 JSZ registered?

LJ56 JSZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LJ56 JSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 JSZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ56 JSZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ56 JSZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.