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VX56 UEL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,159 mi
Last recorded143,159 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 UEL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 143,159 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 128,122 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 128,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 115,216 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,853 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 109,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,568 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,423 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,720 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,584 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VX56 UEL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VX56 UEL, 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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VX56 UEL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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