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VK56 CVT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,572 mi
Last recorded201,572 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 CVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 201,572 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 185,143 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 171,973 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 171,973 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 166,571 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 166,568 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 162,848 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 162,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 158,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 158,039 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 150,958 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 144,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 144,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,490 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

center row nearside seat belt buckle cover broken

cuts in offside rear tyre

rear heat shield loose

rear silencer corroded

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner joint

small cuts in front tyres

Fail 20 Oct 2015 127,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

center row nearside seat belt buckle cover broken

cuts in offside rear tyre

rear heat shield loose

rear silencer corroded

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner joint

small cuts in front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2014 116,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield lose

nearside center row seat belt buckle damaged

small cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,097 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres getting low

nearside front tyre cut in treads

offside front tyre cut in treads

Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres getting low

nearside front tyre cut in treads

offside front tyre cut in treads

Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,106 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades started to smear windscreen

cuts to both n/s and o/s rear tyre treads

o/s/r seat not up-right full seat and belt inspection not carried out

oil resisdue around turbo intercooler area

rear brake pads getting low

servo hose slighly chaffed

Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,104 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades started to smear windscreen

cuts to both n/s and o/s rear tyre treads

front and rear brake pads wearing low

o/s/r seat not up-right full seat and belt inspection not carried out

oil resisdue around turbo intercooler area

servo hose clip adrifth from fixing bracket slightly chaffed

Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,507 miles

Front discs lipped

Front pads getting low

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs lipped

Front pads getting low

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs very slightly corroaded

front windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,479 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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VK56 CVT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VK56 CVT, 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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VK56 CVT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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