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ML56 NKU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,825 mi
Last recorded218,825 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 NKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 218,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount bearings tight

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

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

Offside Front Top mount bearings tight

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 212,435 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount tight

Offside Front Strut top mount tight

Pass 22 Oct 2024 206,161 miles

Corrosion to the n/s/f outer sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 201,761 miles

Handbrake lever requires attention

Nearside and Offside shocker top mount bearings slightly rough

Pass 17 Nov 2022 196,792 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 196,792 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 25 Oct 2022 196,664 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 183,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 168,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 155,283 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 155,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 141,281 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Boot seat belt not fully checked as seat is folded

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,779 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 86,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,975 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,624 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,312 miles

Both front tyres srating to get low on tread (2.5mm)

Slight wear to brake pedal rubber

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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ML56 NKU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML56 NKU, 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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ML56 NKU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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