2006 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · FD56 UTM
2006 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 119,225 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Jan 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FD56 UTM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 UTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Ford Galaxy (FD56 UTM) between November 2009 and September 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingr”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
FD56 UTM Mileage History
- 25/11/200924,388 mi
- 01/12/201032,302 mi+7,914 mi
- 03/12/201032,386 mi+84 mi
- 14/12/201142,319 mi+9,933 mi
- 10/12/201257,097 mi+14,778 mi
- 05/12/201373,021 mi+15,924 mi
- 21/10/201483,775 mi+10,754 mi
- 30/10/201484,047 mi+272 mi
- 16/10/201598,124 mi+14,077 mi
- 16/10/201598,124 mi
- 08/10/2016106,660 mi+8,536 mi
- 12/10/2017110,639 mi+3,979 mi
- 19/10/2018112,719 mi+2,080 mi
- 22/10/2019119,225 mi+6,506 mi
Average of roughly 9,574 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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