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MT56 WGD

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,354 mi
Last recorded188,354 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 WGD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 188,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Still secure. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded. Still solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 188,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Still secure. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded. Still solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 184,647 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose still secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires worn on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 184,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater directional bulb not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose still secure (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires worn on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 177,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 177,375 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 169,839 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 162,774 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 162,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 149,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 137,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to n/s/rear bumper

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2013 127,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

damage to n/s/rear bumper

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Dec 2012 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 105,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 83,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 83,378 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f mirror glass broken

n/s/r tail light bulb inop

Pass 29 Nov 2010 62,658 miles

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

Slight play in o/s rack

rear no plate deterioated

Fail 26 Nov 2010 62,656 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Slight play in o/s rack

rear no plate deterioated

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,712 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)

n/s/f mirror cap missing

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 WGD is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT56 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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