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VN56 JWE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 JWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 140,264 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,964 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 134,964 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,821 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 112,224 miles

Brake disc slightly pitted/scored

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 112,224 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Brake disc slightly pitted/scored

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,803 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 100,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,652 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,617 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,617 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,382 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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VN56 JWE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN56 JWE, 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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VN56 JWE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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