2006 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · 281 DLV
2006 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 68,565 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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281 DLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 68,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
281 DLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Galaxy (281 DLV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
281 DLV Mileage History
- 06/09/202359,131 mi
- 17/09/202463,928 mi+4,797 mi
- 25/09/202463,945 mi+17 mi
- 01/09/202568,562 mi+4,617 mi
- 02/09/202568,565 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Galaxy Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bush Splitting and MOT FailureModerate
The Ford Galaxy Mk2 shares its rear suspension design with the Mondeo Mk4 and S-MAX Mk1, featuring large cylindrical rubber-metal voided bushes pressed into the rear trailing arms. Due to the Galaxy high unladen mass and heavy passenger loading, these bushes suffer continuous torsional fatigue and shear forces over UK potholes and traffic-calming cushions. Over time, the rubber debonds from the central steel sleeve and splits completely. This results in unstable high-speed rear-end wander, loud clunking over bumps, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and an automatic MOT rejection.
- Electric Parking Brake Motor Seizure and Wiring Loom BreakModerate
Higher-specification Galaxy models equipped with the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system frequently experience handbrake failure due to exposure to road spray, salt, and dirt. The cable-pull actuator module mounted above the rear axle or the rear caliper electrical harnesses suffer water ingress, corroding the internal motor gears or rotting the wiring pins. Alternatively, the centre console EPB switch rocker contacts crack and fail. When the system malfunctions, the electric handbrake either fails to apply, triggering a dashboard warning, or worse, remains seized locked onto the rear brake discs, immobilising the vehicle.
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