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SC55 UKB

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

176,480 mi
Last recorded176,480 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 UKB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 176,480 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 176,480 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 171,147 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 171,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Frayed and about to snap (1.1.15 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Centre (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 162,767 miles

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

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 162,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

No oil on dipstick 1.5lt added

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower strut top brg. / rubber noisy

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd. row (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd. row (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 145,077 miles

Both front strut tops squeaking

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded and small holes at hanger welds. (pasted) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Cooler pipe at front (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 140,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Both front strut tops squeaking

Both front tyres low in pressure causing excessive wear.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant below minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre and rear sections corroded and small holes at hanger welds. (pasted) (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

No oil on dipstick 1.5lt added

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Cooler pipe at front (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 125,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle -- 2nd row.... buckle... 3row (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row (5.2.2a)

key remote inop

Fail 15 Nov 2016 125,803 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads uneven wear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces-- both discs (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror and dash areas. also items obstructing handbrake operation ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle -- 2nd row.... buckle... 3row (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened 2nd row (5.2.2a)

Oil leak NO OIL ON DIP STICK... TOP UP prior to test ()

key remote inop

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,768 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Items removed from view before test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Centre offside (5.2.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Rear nearside (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips and crack (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 111,764 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper from handbrake lever (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Items removed from view before test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm, worn on inner edge and has nail in it. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel has slight dent in inner rim

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Centre offside (5.2.2a)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Rear nearside (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips and crack (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres both worn towards inside edges of tread

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres both worn towards inside edges of tread

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 88,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No third-row seats installed at time of test.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside steering rack-end joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 88,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No third-row seats installed at time of test.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in offside steering rack-end joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 77,897 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside 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)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,983 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 65,945 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 52,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,312 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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SC55 UKB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SC55 UKB, 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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SC55 UKB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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