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EX56 YJU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,343 mi
Last recorded177,343 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 YJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 177,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 177,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 165,080 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 165,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 160,268 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 156,790 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 156,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working x4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,559 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 145,020 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 145,020 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 139,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 133,910 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

flywheel noise

Fail 13 Mar 2015 126,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,680 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,635 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 118,632 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 111,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 111,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2012 95,229 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,734 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,476 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,203 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 YJU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

EX56 YJU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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