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MJ56 ZVU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,966 mi
Last recorded171,966 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 ZVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 171,966 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play And dust cover deteriorated. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroeded.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 152,896 miles

Corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

Front arch liners missing

Front lower bumper mounting(s) deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside front lower suspension balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

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

Slight damage to offside rear reflector

Fail 9 Feb 2023 152,891 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear coil spring(s)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front(s) (4.4.3 (a))

Front arch liners missing

Front lower bumper mounting(s) deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front lower suspension balljoint cover slightly deteriorated

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

Slight damage to offside rear reflector

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,689 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,094 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,389 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

surface corrosion to rear subframe, and suspension components.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,674 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,266 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,851 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 51,470 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

smoke emmissions test only just within limits

Fail 21 Jun 2013 43,873 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

smoke emmissions test only just within limits

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 35,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,422 miles

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

Offside Front 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 ZVU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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