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MJ56 VZM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,609 mi
Last recorded173,609 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 173,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 165,384 miles

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

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Dec 2022 165,384 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Seat belt damaged all rear not locking in (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 154,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 154,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,962 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 138,315 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Loose heat-shield

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 138,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti-slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Loose heat-shield

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,340 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 127,340 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 118,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,797 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 109,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Dec 2015 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,662 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 77,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,512 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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MJ56 VZM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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