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VN56 RXJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,534 mi
Last recorded121,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,534 miles

bad surface corrosion to sub-frames suspension components and structure

Fail 18 Jan 2024 121,525 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

bad surface corrosion to sub-frames suspension components and structure

Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,860 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 117,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 114,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 114,549 miles

Brake performance not tested due to dangerously corroded rear suspension (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 111,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,025 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 106,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 106,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections both have holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 101,709 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 101,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement split (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,033 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 84,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 66,674 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 59,745 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

wear developing on front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,035 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight smearing of front wipers

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 RXJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN56 RXJ, 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 RXJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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