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MK56 WBX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,660 mi
Last recorded159,660 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 159,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 150,910 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 150,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 141,898 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 135,634 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 135,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 135,601 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,383 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 122,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 116,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,621 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 101,620 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,557 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,931 miles

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

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

offside front upper windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view at time of test

rear trailing arm bushes, bonding peeling but do not have excessive movement

Fail 19 Sep 2017 92,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front upper windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view at time of test

rear trailing arm bushes, bonding peeling but do not have excessive movement

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear, forward (2.4.G.2)

rearmost seats not tested as stowed away at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,191 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear, forward (2.4.G.2)

rearmost seats not tested as stowed away at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,700 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,780 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,517 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 57,601 miles

tyres worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,806 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,306 miles

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

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 WBX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBX, 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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MK56 WBX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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