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RE56 VHY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,211 mi
Last recorded190,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 190,211 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 189,194 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 189,194 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 165,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 135,351 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,151 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 106,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,730 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light out

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,351 miles

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 1 Nov 2012 52,662 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 1 Nov 2012 52,662 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,293 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,260 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,184 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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RE56 VHY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE56 VHY, 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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RE56 VHY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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