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EF56 UPY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,037 mi
Last recorded205,037 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 205,037 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 196,226 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 186,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating but no excess movement ,both sides

Fail 2 May 2017 186,955 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating but no excess movement ,both sides

Pass 3 May 2016 168,415 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 168,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015
Pass 10 Feb 2014 113,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,326 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,326 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 67,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,151 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 46,063 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 28,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 28,507 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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EF56 UPY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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