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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LD56 DEUMOT history

LD56 DEU is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LD56 DEU blue Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Galaxy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
165,578 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 DEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD56 DEU was last recorded at 165,578 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,339 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
8,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,578 miles
  • 2025 – 162,339 miles
  • 2023 – 159,809 miles
  • 2022 – 151,970 miles
  • 2021 – 145,900 miles
  • 2020 – 143,875 miles
  • 2019 – 122,397 miles
  • 2018 – 115,337 miles
  • 2017 – 114,234 miles
  • 2016 – 113,457 miles
  • 2015 – 96,114 miles
  • 2014 – 77,404 miles
  • 2013 – 59,718 miles
  • 2012 – 57,687 miles
  • 2011 – 47,376 miles
  • 2010 – 37,078 miles
  • 2009 – 26,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,578 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDiesel injector area damp(no visible leaks)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,578 miles (+3,239)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,578 miles
    Test number
    587665914487
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel injector area damp(no visible leaks)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,339 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,339 miles
    Test number
    603629023762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail162,335 miles (+2,526)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,335 miles
    Test number
    630592841011
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass159,809 miles (+7,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,809 miles
    Test number
    967454860728
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre row (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row

  5. Pass151,970 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,970 miles
    Test number
    389587584968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,970 miles (+6,070)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,970 miles
    Test number
    980930746576
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,900 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,900 miles
    Test number
    559319627933
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail145,896 miles (+2,021)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,896 miles
    Test number
    922697473317
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play siezed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass143,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,875 miles
    Test number
    139059439135
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,875 miles (+21,478)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,875 miles
    Test number
    328317191283
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass122,397 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,397 miles
    Test number
    249294071750
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail122,397 miles (+7,060)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,397 miles
    Test number
    631581284671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing One on each wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass115,337 miles (+1,103)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,337 miles
    Test number
    603979123176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edge 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked lower part not in drivers vision

  14. Pass114,234 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,234 miles
    Test number
    332456711639
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass113,457 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    885589666964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOdd size tyres front to rear axle

  16. Fail113,386 miles (+17,272)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,386 miles
    Test number
    727668500164
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOdd size tyres front to rear axle

  17. Pass96,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    369527025036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail96,114 miles (+18,710)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    958587525008
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    167620534011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,404 miles (+17,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,404 miles
    Test number
    736970534051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass59,718 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,718 miles
    Test number
    586313143062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,687 miles (+10,311)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    979431152241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,376 miles (+10,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    636528651211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,078 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,078 miles
    Test number
    372948260478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,377 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,377 miles
    Test number
    644940139202
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  26. Pass26,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,377 miles
    Test number
    673480339298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 DEU

Does LD56 DEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 DEU expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 DEU?
The MOT on LD56 DEU expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 DEU done?
LD56 DEU was recorded at 165,578 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,125 miles a year.
Has LD56 DEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 DEU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD56 DEU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD56 DEU find?
LD56 DEU failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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