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RE56 ELW

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,491 mi
Last recorded111,491 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 ELW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,491 miles

o*s*f* stop light twin one not working

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,831 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedel ruber thing on ege

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ n/s/r/ o/s/r/ brake disc liped overd heated

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers light smreeing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 97,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedel ruber thing on ege

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ n/s/r/ o/s/r/ brake disc liped overd heated

n/s/f/ o/s/f/ wipers light smreeing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight damage to rear number plate

visisble ply mark on nearside front tyre sidewalls

Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,348 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight damage to rear number plate

visisble ply mark on nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,441 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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RE56 ELW is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RE56 ELW, 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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What year was RE56 ELW registered?

RE56 ELW is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is RE56 ELW safe to buy?

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