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SF56 LRL

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,132 mi
Last recorded156,132 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 LRL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 156,132 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread

exhaust flexy corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 148,790 miles

trailing arm bushes splitting, nearside and offside

Fail 18 Apr 2023 148,790 miles

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

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

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

trailing arm bushes splitting, nearside and offside

Pass 25 Mar 2022 143,627 miles

front brakes low

Fail 25 Mar 2022 143,627 miles

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

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

front brakes low

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,622 miles

Offside Front inner track rod has ever so slight play in it

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Jan 2020 134,479 miles

Offside Front steering arm ever so slight play in it

both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

front and rear brake lining getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2018
Fail 24 Oct 2018

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH STOP LAMPS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT WIPERS AND REAR WIPER (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 114,217 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,273 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,711 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,303 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 72,174 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,558 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,670 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

rear number plate tarnished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,670 miles

rear number plate tarnished

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2009 35,810 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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SF56 LRL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF56 LRL, 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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SF56 LRL is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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