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WK56 VFJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

231,738 mi
Last recorded231,738 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 231,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fibreglass in offside rear wheel arch area

Fail 21 Jul 2020 230,655 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fibreglass in offside rear wheel arch area

Pass 8 Nov 2018 209,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 193,853 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 179,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 179,797 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 166,880 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edge,

Offside Front brake pipe under arch is corroded,

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 166,880 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyres are worn on inner edge,

Offside Front brake pipe under arch is corroded,

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2014 152,118 miles

Both rear seats are not fitted,

Center exhaust touches on axel,

Front number plate cracked,

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge,

Offside rear brake pipe corroding,

Rear number plate delaminating,

Slight play in offside front strut top mount,

Fail 4 Dec 2014 152,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear seats are not fitted,

Center exhaust touches on axel,

Front number plate cracked,

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge,

Offside rear brake pipe corroding,

Rear number plate delaminating,

Slight play in offside front strut top mount,

Pass 29 Nov 2013 139,564 miles

o/s/f strut top mount slight play in and noisey

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

rear seats not fitted

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 139,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f strut top mount slight play in and noisey

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

rear seats not fitted

rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 127,916 miles

Exhaust is touching on rear subframe,

Play in both front strut tops with wheels of ground,

Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,499 miles

Engine oil leak very low.

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,499 miles

Engine oil leak very low.

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 92,989 miles

Engine oil lenvel low - topped up 2 lts 10 w 40 semi.

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

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,489 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 78,489 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,041 miles

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

rearseats missing at time of test

slight play top strut mts

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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WK56 VFJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WK56 VFJ, 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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WK56 VFJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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