MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wiper arm retaining nut missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of suspension may cause further damage (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge for full circumference (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre stop light
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
air bag light on
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MT56 XUV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MT56 XUV, 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 MT56 XUV registered?
MT56 XUV is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 2006.
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