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EF56 FYL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

331,163 mi
Last recorded331,163 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 FYL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 331,163 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 331,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers light smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 283,513 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

nail in n/s rear tyre and sidewall damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering and steering rack damp with fluid

windscreen chipped and cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2015 283,160 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

nail in n/s rear tyre and sidewall damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering and steering rack damp with fluid

windscreen chipped and cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 221,748 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 221,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 158,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2012 88,568 miles

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

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

both rear trailing arms, bushes

front inner brake discs

front inner brake pads

rear inner brake pads

slight damage offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 88,568 miles

both rear trailing arms, bushes

front inner brake discs

front inner brake pads

rear inner brake pads

slight damage offside front seatbelt webbing

Pass 4 Jun 2011 59,058 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 46,425 miles

o/s front side light lens damaged

trorn n/s front tyre

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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EF56 FYL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF56 FYL, 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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EF56 FYL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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