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NV56 VHK

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,794 mi
Last recorded130,794 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 130,794 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (beam images not very good) (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust centre heat shield insecure

front lower suspension arms both front bushes deteriorating

offside front seat belt slight fluffing

offside front tyre inner tread worn

rear wiper split and hanging down

surface corrosion underneath on some components and under body

Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,589 miles

General underbody corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front head rests loose

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 118,502 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 114,181 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 96,401 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust holed. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,560 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,092 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,240 miles

both front tyres inner edges have heavy wear

both rear tyres inner edges starting to go out of shape

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,186 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 32,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,723 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 23,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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NV56 VHK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NV56 VHK, 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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NV56 VHK is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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