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DY56 OEU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,617 mi
Last recorded170,617 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 OEU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 170,617 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 170,617 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 155,558 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 135,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 135,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 122,406 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 115,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 115,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 114,071 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 114,071 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,043 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 95,978 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,390 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 62,664 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,664 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 52,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,176 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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DY56 OEU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY56 OEU, 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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DY56 OEU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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