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AF56 SSU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SSU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 133,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 133,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,089 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 122,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 122,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels missing 1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 105,552 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/rear & n/s/rear ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on 3mm & edges worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

power steering fluid on minimum when engine running

Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,105 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/rear & n/s/rear ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres on 3mm & edges worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

power steering fluid on minimum when engine running

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,952 miles

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Fail 28 Dec 2016 91,952 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight roughness when offside front wheel rotated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,022 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 86,022 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 83,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 83,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2014 78,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,230 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 65,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 64,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,403 miles

D/S/R REFECTOR CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE DISC'S WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,403 miles

D/S/R REFECTOR CRACKED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE DISC'S WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REVERSING LIGHTS NOT WORKING

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 SSU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSU, 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.

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AF56 SSU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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