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CE56 YMX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

187,630 mi
Last recorded187,630 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YMX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 187,630 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 187,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 181,578 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe on corrosion limit

Fail 16 Aug 2024 181,575 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear subframe on corrosion limit

Pass 31 Aug 2023 176,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2022 162,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 162,586 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 155,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 150,617 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 150,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 147,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 147,412 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,858 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 140,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,530 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,529 miles

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 134,839 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 134,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,833 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 122,833 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 110,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 110,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 94,301 miles

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

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

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

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,301 miles

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 78,351 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 44,149 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 44,149 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,015 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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CE56 YMX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 CE56 YMX, 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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What year was CE56 YMX registered?

CE56 YMX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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