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VN56 KEJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,964 mi
Last recorded198,964 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 KEJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 198,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 179,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 162,510 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 162,507 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 142,718 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,790 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 125,786 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 119,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,928 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 113,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,463 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,440 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,486 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,922 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear areas of exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,730 miles

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)

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,221 miles

slight smearing of screen when wipers operated excessive screen wash concentration and grease on screen

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,542 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have side wall damage and small cuts in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,359 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 KEJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KEJ, 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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What year was VN56 KEJ registered?

VN56 KEJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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