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MJ56 CJU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,565 mi
Last recorded204,565 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 CJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 204,565 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 204,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement HANDBRAKE CABLE SEIZED (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 202,188 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 195,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 195,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 185,867 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 185,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 173,266 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 161,476 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 161,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 148,337 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 120,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 112,591 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 103,450 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,136 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 93,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertray fitted difficult to test testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2010 87,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and undertray fitted difficult to test testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,507 miles

nearside rear door hinge loose/worn

Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,507 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear door hinge loose/worn

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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MJ56 CJU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ56 CJU, 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 MJ56 CJU registered?

MJ56 CJU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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