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LJ56 SXM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 SXM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,819 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 121,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 117,697 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 117,697 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,385 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,369 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear registation plate in poor condition

exhaust leak

Fail 29 Jun 2018 102,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear registation plate in poor condition

exhaust leak

Pass 30 Jul 2016 95,480 miles

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

Oil leak ()

centre stop light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,531 miles

n/s door damaged and centre stop light inop

Fail 30 Jul 2015 82,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s door damaged and centre stop light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked but not in direct view of road from driving position.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 577,691 miles

nearside outersill damaged

offside rear brake disc grooved

Fail 28 Jul 2012 50,413 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

front brake discs worn & lipped

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,413 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

front brake discs worn & lipped

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,075 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 SXM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

LJ56 SXM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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