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WG56 FCJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

154,281 mi
Last recorded154,281 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 154,281 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 154,268 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 148,437 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 148,431 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 141,080 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 141,078 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2022 130,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 129,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,815 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 108,592 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 108,585 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,356 miles

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,356 miles

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

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 100,607 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,790 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,615 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 90,610 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,556 miles

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

rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 27 May 2015 87,526 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 7 May 2014 80,647 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,487 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,451 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,451 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 45,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,054 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 35,054 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WG56 FCJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WG56 FCJ, 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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WG56 FCJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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