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SB56 EHC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,428 mi
Last recorded229,428 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 EHC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 229,428 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2021 229,797 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 181,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 181,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,821 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 138,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed excess play in steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,608 miles

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes split slightly

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,584 miles

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,584 miles

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,316 miles

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

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

offside front shock absorber ram corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 67,073 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 67,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 59,484 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,384 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 41,822 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 32,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,298 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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SB56 EHC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB56 EHC, 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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SB56 EHC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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