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LJ56 SXB

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,953 mi
Last recorded184,953 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 184,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 179,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm. Recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 179,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm. Recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 172,929 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 172,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 151,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 138,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,645 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 128,637 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 127,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 122,504 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 118,485 miles

nsf tyre low in tread

nsr rear tyre low in tread

osf tyre low in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,071 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 104,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,766 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,976 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)

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 SXB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ56 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

LJ56 SXB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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