2006 Ford Galaxy: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2006 Ford Galaxy
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Steering column clunk and power steering pump failure
A clunk from the steering column is common and often comes back after a fix, and power steering pumps fail.
At the viewing: Turn the wheel at a standstill and on the move, and listen.
- Some cars
Stiff brake pedal and diesel cut-out recalls
Recalls covered overly stiff brake pedals and diesels cutting out.
At the viewing: Ask a Ford dealer to confirm the recalls were done.
- All engines
Alarm faults, loose trim and door seals
The alarm is a recurring electrical fault, and trim and door seals don't stay in place.
At the viewing: Test the alarm and look at the door seals.
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Other years
Every year of the Ford Galaxy compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 295 | Lights and electrics 12% |
| 2022 | 1,348 | Tyres 25% |
| 2021 | 2,846 | Tyres 27% |
| 2020 | 4,931 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 7,881 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 10,703 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 15,775 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 14,510 | Tyres 31% |
| 2015 | 7,831 | Tyres 36% |
| 2014 | 13,378 | Lights and electrics 38% |
| 2013 | 12,058 | Suspension 39% |
| 2012 | 13,514 | Suspension 45% |
| 2011 | 13,334 | Suspension 46% |
| 2010 | 12,783 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 11,655 | Suspension 52% |
| 2008 | 10,514 | Suspension 57% |
| 2007 | 9,997 | Suspension 61% |
| 2005 | 4,374 | Suspension 64% |
| 2004 | 2,681 | Suspension 64% |
| 2003 | 2,253 | Suspension 60% |
| 2002 | 1,085 | Suspension 59% |
| 2001 | 703 | Suspension 57% |
| 2000 | 216 | Suspension 65% |
| 1999 | 186 | Suspension 59% |
| 1998 | 166 | Suspension 61% |
| 1997 | 121 | Suspension 52% |
| 1996 | – | Too few tests |
| 1995 | – | Too few tests |