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NJ55 UPT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 UPT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 161,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 158,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 154,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 154,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 152,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 152,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 150,650 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 150,650 miles

Nearside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 145,424 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch has slight rust

Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,006 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,208 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,546 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front top mount slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2016 130,546 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,713 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 127,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No rear seats fitted.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 121,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No rear seats fitted.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,397 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 116,393 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 99,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 84,136 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 74,155 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,424 miles

outer sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2009 54,424 miles

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

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

outer sidewall damage nearside rear tyre

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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NJ55 UPT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NJ55 UPT, 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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NJ55 UPT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 January 2006.

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