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PY56 GUD

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,759 mi
Last recorded205,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 GUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 205,759 miles

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

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 1 Jul 2023 205,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 188,028 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 174,342 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2020 161,673 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 144,868 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 129,199 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 129,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire missing and insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 123,763 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,974 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condtion

Fail 16 Dec 2016 122,974 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre poor condtion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,509 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 114,509 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear seat belt fastener: plastic protective cover missing

over exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2013 101,906 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear seat belt fastener: plastic protective cover missing

over exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror casing damaged.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 95,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s mirror casing damaged.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,037 miles

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,002 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,407 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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

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 GUD is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY56 GUD, 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 GUD is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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