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SH56 XYT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,379 mi
Last recorded187,379 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 XYT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 187,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 187,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 178,187 miles

Body damaged all around

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Various (4.4.3 (a))

Heat shield slightly insecure

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Underbody corroded in places

Various Coil Springs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 170,332 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 170,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 157,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,170 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 135,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,829 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes showing separation

both rear tyres worn on the inside

Fail 1 Feb 2018 125,829 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

both rear trailing arm bushes showing separation

both rear tyres worn on the inside

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,192 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

n/side rear brake pad is low

oil level low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,588 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 79,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,948 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 41,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 35,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,324 miles

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

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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SH56 XYT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH56 XYT, 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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SH56 XYT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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