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N3 TCS

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,002 mi
Last recorded163,002 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 TCS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 163,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 158,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 158,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 153,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,967 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 138,709 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 138,708 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 132,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 123,249 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 117,088 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,800 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,453 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,843 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 84,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,789 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,015 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,617 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,013 miles

Front brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Front tyres wearing edges.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Play in offside rear anti-roll bar bush, not considered excessive.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,048 miles

Load liner fitted.

Offside front tyre worn close to limit (inside edge).

Offside rear tyre deteriorated, no reinforcing seen.

Rear seats removed for extra load area.

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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N3 TCS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N3 TCS, 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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N3 TCS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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