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PY56 CSO

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,429 mi
Last recorded206,429 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 CSO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 206,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 198,742 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2018 198,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 190,168 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 190,168 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 179,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 179,024 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 168,416 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 157,421 miles

(advise) battery and starter requires testing engine turning over very slow

(advise) brake pedal rubber starting to split (reccomend replacement)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 157,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

(advise) battery and starter requires testing engine turning over very slow

(advise) brake pedal rubber starting to split (reccomend replacement)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 148,162 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 148,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 139,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 128,674 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 128,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 119,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,711 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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PY56 CSO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY56 CSO, 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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PY56 CSO is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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