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MV56 XSJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,407 mi
Last recorded195,407 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 XSJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 195,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

Pass 14 Jan 2022 183,083 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front + rear smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 172,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms centre cup corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 163,165 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s+n/s rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Fail 3 Jan 2020 163,127 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swinging arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 158,583 miles

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle row ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and low @ 1.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 158,583 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle row ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges and low @ 1.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear additional position lamp not working

Pass 19 Jan 2018 155,033 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 155,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre is VERY BADLY worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 150,852 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 150,852 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 144,252 miles

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 136,601 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front heat shield slightly loose

minor lip all brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

wipers slightly poor

Fail 13 Jan 2015 136,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front heat shield slightly loose

minor lip all brake discs

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

wipers slightly poor

Fail 11 Jan 2014 126,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 126,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 123,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,414 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 103,386 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 82,140 miles

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)

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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MV56 XSJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MV56 XSJ, 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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MV56 XSJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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