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RK56 YEX

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,394 mi
Last recorded179,394 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 YEX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 179,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Fail 4 Dec 2024 179,394 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in both rear trailing arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 169,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.51 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Central Rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working X2 bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush in both rear trailing arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 160,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 160,643 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 157,405 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 157,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 149,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 138,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 130,926 miles

Nearside Front drop link boots perished

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

engine damp with oil

lower arm front bushes perished

Fail 15 Aug 2018 130,926 miles

Nearside Front drop link boots perished

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine damp with oil

lower arm front bushes perished

Pass 17 Aug 2017 120,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,470 miles

Drivers seat belt frayed

Front lower suspension arm front bushes perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2016 107,470 miles

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

Drivers seat belt frayed

Front lower suspension arm front bushes perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,129 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 80,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear silence outer slin has rusted through

Second row of rear seats not fitted at ime of test,only 4 passanger belts were inspected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear silence outer slin has rusted through

Second row of rear seats not fitted at ime of test,only 4 passanger belts were inspected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 70,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,894 miles

engine undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,279 miles

full undertray fitted unable to inspect fully

slight exhaust gas leak engine bay

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,545 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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RK56 YEX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK56 YEX, 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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RK56 YEX is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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