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VK56 DHG

2006 Ford Galaxy

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,298 mi
Last recorded175,298 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 DHG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 175,298 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end/ track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 175,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end/ track arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 171,389 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 166,741 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 159,390 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 159,390 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 151,065 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 144,968 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,668 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 134,644 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,089 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

no mileage reading

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,886 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,970 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,862 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,110 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,875 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 DHG is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VK56 DHG, 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 DHG is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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