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LR56 HVH

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,028 mi
Last recorded181,028 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 HVH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 181,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 173,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section of exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Undertray bolts missing hanging down but secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around offside front lower engine and suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear and front centre heat shields fixings missing various

Fail 12 Feb 2022 173,275 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section to tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section of exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Undertray bolts missing hanging down but secure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around offside front lower engine and suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear and front centre heat shields fixings missing various

Pass 12 Feb 2021 164,910 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 164,851 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 164,779 miles

play n/s/f rack joint

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2020 164,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

play n/s/f rack joint

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 159,189 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 152,465 miles

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Nov 2016 142,821 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 132,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust backbox slightly corroding

front discs worn inner face

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,649 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 111,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

emissions to be retested after exhaust repair may fail

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,156 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear back box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2012 104,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear back box exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,788 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,745 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 77,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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LR56 HVH is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR56 HVH, 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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LR56 HVH is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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