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RO56 CGX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

224,683 mi
Last recorded224,683 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 CGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 224,683 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 214,826 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 208,019 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 200,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 196,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 192,094 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 192,094 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 181,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 170,244 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 169,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reserve handbrake travel

Pass 23 Dec 2020 162,575 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 162,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 160,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and noisy (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 154,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 147,963 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2019 141,142 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 141,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 132,139 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 132,139 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 123,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

parking permits in drivers view

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,549 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,353 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre very close to limit on edges

play in steering rack

wear on front discs

Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,353 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/r tyre very close to limit on edges

play in steering rack

wear on front discs

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,958 miles

rear tyres close to limit inner edges

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,958 miles

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

rear tyres close to limit inner edges

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,846 miles

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

rear pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,497 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing wear bars outer edge

rear pads getting low

slight wear rear discs

very slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,527 miles

n/s tyres nearing wear bars

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 19 Oct 2010 71,474 miles

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

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

n/s tyres nearing wear bars

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,817 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,918 miles

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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RO56 CGX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 RO56 CGX, 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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RO56 CGX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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