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VE56 JKJ

2007 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,815 mi
Last recorded157,815 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 JKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 157,815 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 157,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 137,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2019 137,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,649 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 130,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to oil pressure being illuminated (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,871 miles

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load middle row (5.2.4a)

rear radius arm bushes bonding detaching

Fail 10 Apr 2017 124,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load middle row (5.2.4a)

rear radius arm bushes bonding detaching

Pass 20 Apr 2016 116,359 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2016 116,224 miles

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)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,462 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 92,771 miles

bonnet cable broken

fuel flap broken

o/s rear seat belt buckle case broked

slight fraying in o/s front seat belt webbing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 78,571 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 78,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 61,495 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 61,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,774 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 47,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,742 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 37,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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VE56 JKJ is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 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 VE56 JKJ, 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 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE56 JKJ registered?

VE56 JKJ is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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