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MK56 LJU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,804 mi
Last recorded172,804 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 LJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 172,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 172,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 160,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to side wall

Fail 10 Apr 2018 160,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,053 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 107,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,454 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp convertors fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Sep 2015 102,454 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Headlamp convertors fitted

Mileage display went out during test

Nearside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in inner rack joints

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake showing signs that its previosly been bind but wasn't at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2013 89,918 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

power steering pipe damp

slight damage offside centre seatbelt

Fail 28 Sep 2013 89,867 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

power steering pipe damp

slight damage offside centre seatbelt

slight fluctuation offside front and rear brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2012 81,769 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 75,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,611 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,586 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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MK56 LJU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MK56 LJU, 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 MK56 LJU registered?

MK56 LJU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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