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WR56 VLJ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

186,348 mi
Last recorded186,348 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR56 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 186,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing slightly rough noisey (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on 2.0 mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir overflow (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer , end sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 186,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern , bulb and or lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated dirt obscuring letter (0.1 (d))

Central Front Upper Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire top of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective limit just met beam image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough bearing slightly rough noisey (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on 2.0 mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir overflow (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns and os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer , end sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 180,698 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 180,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 167,493 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 167,493 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 151,985 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 135,635 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central stop lamp flickering slightly

Fail 12 Jan 2022 135,635 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central stop lamp flickering slightly

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,298 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 125,213 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 119,294 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,635 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall torn slightly

Nearside Outer body sill damaged

front brake discs showing wear/corrosion

tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2018 103,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall torn slightly

Nearside Outer body sill damaged

front brake discs showing wear/corrosion

tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,979 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,600 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 81,398 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,910 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,357 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,842 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 38,842 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,946 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,229 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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WR56 VLJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WR56 VLJ, 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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WR56 VLJ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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