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VK56 YEJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

191,660 mi
Last recorded191,660 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YEJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 191,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking. Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

General under-body and components corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking. Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 185,119 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 185,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 179,921 miles

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2023 174,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 167,528 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 167,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 159,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 154,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,223 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 141,798 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 126,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,109 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 103,309 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,952 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 94,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,128 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,476 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,121 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 YEJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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