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MCG 505

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

223,523 mi
Last recorded223,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCG 505
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 223,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 217,477 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 211,662 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 211,600 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retainer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 206,147 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s both on 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose no fire risk

Fail 23 Dec 2022 206,098 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s both on 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose no fire risk

Pass 7 Jan 2022 195,590 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsr bottom arm corroding

oil leak

osf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

osr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack and osf track rod end

Fail 7 Jan 2022 195,590 miles

Position lamp not working nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working os (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsr bottom arm corroding

oil leak

osf bottom ball joint boot deteriorating

osr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack and osf track rod end

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 192,679 miles

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

Front Body panel slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 178,654 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Front fog lamp Not working

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 166,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2019 166,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 152,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 152,643 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 3rd bulb from N/S (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working inner and outer bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 151,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working top corner (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,535 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

back box exhaust shield loose

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak from bottom of engine

Fail 9 Jun 2017 139,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear backbox (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

back box exhaust shield loose

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

oil leak from bottom of engine

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,246 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 124,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,735 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,111 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear Tyre is a RSC Tyre

oil leak from turbo pipe

Fail 5 Jun 2014 92,111 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear Tyre is a RSC Tyre

oil leak from turbo pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,867 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside rear bumper loose

Nearside rear middle sidelight not working

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,867 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

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

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

Nearside rear bumper loose

Nearside rear middle sidelight not working

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 80,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop light not working

offside wing mirror casing broken

unable to check rear seats/seat belts due to boot space full

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,405 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear flasher bulbs slightley faded

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r inner side light n/w

n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear row seats not check

upper stop light n/w

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,517 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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MCG 505 is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MCG 505, 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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MCG 505 is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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