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NU56 JVZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,811 mi
Last recorded157,811 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 JVZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 157,811 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 157,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 157,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 149,330 miles

Boost leak.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 149,330 miles

Boost leak.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 144,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes slightly split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 141,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 141,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,771 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting points/rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

rear section of center exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 125,043 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 113,865 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,978 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex joint pin hole middle box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 55,819 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 55,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 47,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 47,683 miles

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

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

front inside edge on disc pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,731 miles

Oil leak

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

strong advice handbrake button trim missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

damage to rear bumper

strong advice handbrake button trim 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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NU56 JVZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NU56 JVZ, 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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NU56 JVZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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