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MJ56 LWN

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,824 mi
Last recorded132,824 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 LWN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 132,824 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 132,817 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,563 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,563 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 127,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 124,287 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 124,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 120,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

all 4 brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 120,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 120,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 115,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,339 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 103,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all brake pads over half worn

Fail 22 Oct 2014 92,037 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise all brake pads over half worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 78,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 78,906 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 70,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,096 miles

Offside rear tyre very low pressure, no apparent puncture.

Rear number plate poor

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,780 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,774 miles

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

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

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

offside outer rear disc scored

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,200 miles

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

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

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 LWN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LWN, 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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MJ56 LWN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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