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MJ56 NVY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,773 mi
Last recorded159,773 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 NVY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 159,773 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 154,221 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 154,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 147,587 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 147,586 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 137,381 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 126,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 115,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 115,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,530 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer shoulders 215/60/156

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 109,530 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner and outer shoulders 215/60/156

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,380 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a punture

Fail 8 Sep 2015 99,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has a punture

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,337 miles

damage to the front bumper

Fail 21 Jan 2015 90,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to the front bumper

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,236 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,276 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Fail 5 Sep 2011 49,108 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,796 miles

handbrake lever trims broken but not affecting operation

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 NVY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 NVY, 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 NVY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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