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LV56 LWR

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,703 mi
Last recorded170,703 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 LWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 170,703 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 166,610 miles

Rear Both sides flexi hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2024 166,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered om greese (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 161,558 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

n/s headlamp bracket slight damage, slightly loose

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arms front bushes unbonding

Pass 21 May 2019 143,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

exhaust heat shield on fuel tank lose but secure

o/s/f shocker top mount noisy

Pass 1 May 2018 127,190 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre pipe slight corrosion and blowing at the 1st bracket

exhaust front flexi slight blow

Pass 26 May 2017 114,562 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush unbonding (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi slight blow

front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 109,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm front bushes cracking and split//

exhaust heat sheild insecure fouling on exhaust//

fuel pipes to fuel cooler corroded//

play in both steering rack arm inner ball joints//

rear brake discs worn recommend inspection//

rear coil springs badly corroded on bottom seats//

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,874 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

near side rear light unit cracked

off side front shocker top mount slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,874 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

near side rear light unit cracked

off side front shocker top mount slight play

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,164 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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LV56 LWR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LV56 LWR, 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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LV56 LWR is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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