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EX56 SVF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,160 mi
Last recorded156,160 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 SVF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 156,160 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor clip is loose, only just met minimum MOT standard

oil leak engine area

Fail 25 Mar 2021 156,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,395 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 140,395 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 131,845 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 131,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,467 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Fog light also illuminated from this lamp (1.1.A.3d)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2017 126,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Fog light also illuminated from this lamp (1.1.A.3d)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,105 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

high level brake light inop

Fail 10 Aug 2016 119,105 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2015 111,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear row seatbelts not tested

front wiper blades worn

offside front combined side/fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2014 105,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside front combined side/fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,081 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light came on during test then went off and stayed off.

offside front fog/side light cracked

slight steering notch/click on left hand turn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 98,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light came on during test then went off and stayed off.

offside front fog/side light cracked

slight steering notch/click on left hand turn

Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,035 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 87,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,382 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 74,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,942 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,801 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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EX56 SVF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX56 SVF, 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 EX56 SVF registered?

EX56 SVF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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