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LJ56 JTV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,430 mi
Last recorded179,430 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 JTV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 179,430 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 172,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 162,509 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 162,509 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 155,472 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 155,472 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 152,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 152,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 139,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight judder nearside rear brake

Fail 1 Nov 2011 139,054 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight judder nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Oct 2010 129,927 miles

Air bag lamp staying illuminated

Exhaust corroding

Hand brake travel long but not affecting performance,but will need readjusting after 200 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge of tread

Please avoid heavey and violent braking for 200 miles to allow brakes to bed in

Fail 14 Oct 2010 129,924 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Air bag lamp staying illuminated

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm on inner edge of tread

Offside door mirror casing broken

Pass 22 Oct 2009 118,282 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 56,615 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 13,250 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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LJ56 JTV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LJ56 JTV, 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 LJ56 JTV registered?

LJ56 JTV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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