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LV56 LWT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,441 mi
Last recorded166,441 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 LWT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 166,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 157,649 miles

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

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

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,434 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 136,797 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 132,648 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 132,648 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 127,245 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 127,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,702 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 119,702 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 109,954 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 109,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,975 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 95,969 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 71,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,155 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,898 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,019 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 41,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,925 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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LV56 LWT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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