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MJ56 CJY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,206 mi
Last recorded155,206 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 CJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 155,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 151,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside + Nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside + Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside + Nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside + Nearside. Trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,703 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 141,134 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 141,134 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,040 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 135,768 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 123,143 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 116,758 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,066 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 97,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,786 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 80,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,954 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 67,275 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 67,245 miles

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

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

ete level brake light inop

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 CJY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

MJ56 CJY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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