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LN56 SXU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,330 mi
Last recorded179,330 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 SXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 179,330 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 179,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 168,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 167,857 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2020 167,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2019 158,550 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 158,447 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 150,020 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 149,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 141,978 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 141,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 134,740 miles

Coolant tank level below minimum.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1x outer bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly, stepping and smooth on inner edge.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, starting to de-bond. (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box partially deteriorated.

Unable to fully check 3rd row seat belts as seating in storage position.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 134,740 miles

Coolant tank level below minimum.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Refilled water tank (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1x outer bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly, stepping and smooth on inner edge.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, starting to de-bond. (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box partially deteriorated.

Unable to fully check 3rd row seat belts as seating in storage position.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 134,721 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant tank level below minimum.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1x outer bulb. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly, stepping and smooth on inner edge.

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear, starting to de-bond. (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box partially deteriorated.

Unable to fully check 3rd row seat belts as seating in storage position.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 120,680 miles

rear heat shield above exhaust insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2014 106,758 miles

Both rear discs pitted and corroded

Offside middle row seat belt buckle has poor opperation but will not effect seat belt when under load

Fail 11 Jan 2014 106,758 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside middle row seat belt buckle has poor opperation but will not effect seat belt when under load

Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,119 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to o/s/r door

high level brake lamp not working

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade condition

Pass 13 Jan 2012 76,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 76,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,731 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,926 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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LN56 SXU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LN56 SXU, 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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LN56 SXU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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