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LJ56 ORA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,190 mi
Last recorded146,190 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,599 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 131,599 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 113,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017
Fail 17 Oct 2017 106,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front fog light not working.

Power steering fluid level low.

Fail 12 Oct 2016 99,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever not moving through full range of motion. (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front fog light not working.

Power steering fluid level low.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,432 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust heat shield insecure

power steering fluid close to minimum

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,428 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust heat shield insecure

power steering fluid close to minimum

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 79,052 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 62,493 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,240 miles

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

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

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 ORA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

LJ56 ORA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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