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SA56 OHC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,311 mi
Last recorded112,311 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 OHC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 112,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 112,311 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 109,815 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats are folded can't check seat belts

Fail 26 Aug 2025 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seats are folded can't check seat belts

Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,153 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 107,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 104,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,955 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,955 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 99,314 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 99,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 97,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60hr16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 94,982 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,806 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,763 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner tyre wall,but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,576 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,576 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 62,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,103 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 44,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 39,083 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 39,083 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs and pads worn on inside

rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,756 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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SA56 OHC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA56 OHC, 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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SA56 OHC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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