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AF56 SFU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

Fail 1 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

Pass 26 Sep 2024

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eml illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

eml illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2022 147,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

eml illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2021 142,296 miles

hole in exhaust tail pipe

Fail 11 Oct 2021 142,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

hole in exhaust tail pipe

Pass 24 Sep 2020 139,095 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 134,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield loose

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,368 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

eml illuminated

noise on engine

Pass 14 Apr 2016 110,817 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,828 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,852 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,762 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,762 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,483 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 40,139 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AF56 SFU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 99,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 SFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 SFU registered?

AF56 SFU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is AF56 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 SFU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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