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VE56 ZCU

2007 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

179,546 mi
Last recorded179,546 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 ZCU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 179,546 miles

Central exhaust section corroded

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

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 wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Dec 2020 173,536 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Dec 2020 173,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2019 159,743 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin + nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin + nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Jun 2018 145,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 134,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner + outer tread

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner + outer tread

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1x nearside rear inop (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil level low

smoke test results may have been incorrect at time of test due to exhaust leaking gasses

Pass 7 Jun 2016 121,696 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner + outer tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 7 Jun 2016 121,696 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner + outer tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner tread

emissions test may be incorrect at time of test due to exhaust blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,498 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,675 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

chip in front windscreen nearside front lower

Fail 11 Jun 2014 103,675 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

chip in front windscreen nearside front lower

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 93,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,061 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 79,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,586 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 47,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZCU is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZCU, 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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VE56 ZCU is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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