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MT56 XRZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 XRZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,788 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,143 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,143 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 127,039 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe missing. Child seat fitted to n/s centre row.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 121,565 miles

Front Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 121,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 seats ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 116,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 107,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 107,104 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing heavily on inner edge, advise replaced

Pass 21 Dec 2012 90,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed froon boot prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 90,753 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed froon boot prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2011 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 29 Dec 2011 76,977 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)

offside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,499 miles

Park brake lever pulling up hight

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XRZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRZ, 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 MT56 XRZ registered?

MT56 XRZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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