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LT56 XSV

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,004 mi
Last recorded214,004 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 XSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 214,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 204,542 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 178,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 171,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 9 May 2023 171,058 miles

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2021 161,127 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 150,697 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 140,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat belts not checked ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 140,688 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat belts not checked ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Blacked in faded numbers (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 132,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,048 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 124,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,162 miles

Child seat offside rear - obstructing full inspection of adult belt

Underbody and engine bay covers fitted - restricting visual inspections

Fail 24 Oct 2016 110,162 miles

Child seat offside rear - obstructing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Underbody and engine bay covers fitted - restricting visual inspections

Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,635 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 99,635 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.57,1/m (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,278 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 67,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres wearing low outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,592 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,624 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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LT56 XSV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LT56 XSV, 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 LT56 XSV registered?

LT56 XSV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 2006.

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