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GV56 PYA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

215,911 mi
Last recorded215,911 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 PYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 215,911 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 204,115 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 204,103 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake caliper binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 195,669 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 188,339 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 181,622 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 176,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 173,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 167,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 167,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 154,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 139,790 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Front Wiper blades smearing screen

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 125,751 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Front wipers smearing.

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear seats not accessible, seat belts not checked. (boot)

Slight oil leak.

Fail 5 Jan 2016 125,671 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Front wipers smearing.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left Adjusted. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Rear seats not accessible, seat belts not checked. (boot)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,578 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 65,614 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 49,322 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 35,566 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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GV56 PYA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV56 PYA, 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 GV56 PYA registered?

GV56 PYA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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