2006 Ford Galaxy · 7,775 MOT tests
2006 Ford Galaxy reliability
2006 Ford Galaxys fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Galaxy years (7,775 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- 50.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Galaxys: 36.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 142,066
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,775
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.6% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Ford Galaxy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.9%
- Lights and electrics23.7%
- Brakes15.4%
- Body, chassis and structure13.1%
- Tyres10%
- Steering6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.69%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 5.41%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.35%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.9%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.69%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.55%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.16%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.42%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Ford Galaxy reliable?
2006 Ford Galaxys fail 50.7% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Galaxy years (7,775 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Ford Galaxy MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.69% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.68% of tests), suspension arm corroded and weakened (5.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Ford Galaxy have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Ford Galaxy shows 142,066 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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