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MT56 RDU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,726 mi
Last recorded125,726 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 RDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 125,726 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 120,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by bracket mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,814 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 111,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,741 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre signs of wear

Fail 17 Nov 2016 105,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mount (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre central band

Nearside wiper blade slight split

Offside Rear tyre innerwall

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,893 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,172 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 78,280 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

nail in NSF

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,539 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,993 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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MT56 RDU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT56 RDU, 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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MT56 RDU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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