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LJ56 JYX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,362 mi
Last recorded178,362 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 JYX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 178,362 miles

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

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

rubbing noise when the wheel is rotated at the r/n/s.possibly brake backplate.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 174,234 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

sound of a possible worn wheel bearing when vehicle driven on the road ,nothing detected on MOT test.

Fail 22 Aug 2022 174,232 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

sound of a possible worn wheel bearing when vehicle driven on the road ,nothing detected on MOT test.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 169,879 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroding

knocking at f/n/s

Fail 23 Aug 2021 169,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front brake disc inner faces corroding

knocking at f/n/s

Pass 28 Aug 2020 165,929 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion too cable at caliper end (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 165,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to open bonnet (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to open bonnet (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyres cause possible (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to cable at caliper end (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively tyres cause possible (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

unable to open bonnet - retest must have all under bonnet inspection carried out

Pass 29 Jul 2019 158,562 miles

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

emissions on upper limit

Fail 29 Jul 2019 158,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions on upper limit

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,827 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 145,803 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,715 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 130,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,657 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,227 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,227 miles

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 89,707 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 89,707 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,517 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 56,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,440 miles

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

drivers mirror glass cracked

near side rear side light 25% not working

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 JYX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JYX, 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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LJ56 JYX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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