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EX56 YFL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,385 mi
Last recorded168,385 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 168,385 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 168,385 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,092 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 157,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 144,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 120,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 112,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 110,192 miles

Offside Rear flexi hose misshapen slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and handbrake lever damaged (3.1.6b)

rear most seats folded / obscured at time of test ... belts not tested

Fail 14 Nov 2016 110,191 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust hanger broken off rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear flexi hose misshapen slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and handbrake lever damaged (3.1.6b)

rear most seats folded / obscured at time of test ... belts not tested

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,710 miles

rearmost seats folded away / belts obscured

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

exhaust system close to fouling

slightly poor headlight beam pattern nearside

Fail 5 Nov 2015 109,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal contact for prolonged period (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust system close to fouling

rearmost seats folded away / belts obscured

slightly poor headlight beam pattern nearside

Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rearbrake pads worn to approx,6mm

front brake discs slightly lipped & pitted

small stonechips over windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rearbrake pads worn to approx,6mm

front brake discs slightly lipped & pitted

small stonechips over windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,647 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

n/s/rear tyre worn nearly bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front side light/fog light damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,551 miles

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

o/s/f side light / fog light lens damaged and cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2009 19,551 miles

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

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

o/s/f side light / fog light lens damaged and cracked

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 YFL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YFL, 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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EX56 YFL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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