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SB56 GWM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,645 mi
Last recorded258,645 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 GWM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 258,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023
Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 106,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both side's (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,881 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 84,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,247 miles

Rear minor exhaust leak

engine cover fitted

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 77,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,915 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 66,197 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,736 miles

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)

unable to check rear seat belts as Rear seats folded down

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check rear seat belts as Rear seats folded down

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,087 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 31 Aug 2010 19,320 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,567 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 GWM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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