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EX56 YOF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,024 mi
Last recorded138,024 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,024 miles

Nearside Outer vehicle body and trim damage

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reseve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2024 132,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 125,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 116,909 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 116,164 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Over rear beam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 116,164 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Over rear beam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,644 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 110,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,880 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 95,217 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,747 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 90,747 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,837 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

rear exhaust silencer rusty

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,034 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,034 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 19 Sep 2013 66,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,154 miles

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

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

High level brake light inop

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,495 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,755 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,254 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 YOF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EX56 YOF, 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 YOF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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