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SL56 BXY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,459 mi
Last recorded163,459 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 BXY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 163,459 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 161,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or 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 21 May 2021 159,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 156,149 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 145,604 miles

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

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

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

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

both front fod lights not working.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Fail 3 May 2019 145,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working tail light. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front fod lights not working.

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 14 May 2018 140,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 140,442 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 129,299 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 129,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,170 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,657 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 96,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,774 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,774 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,476 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,343 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,484 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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SL56 BXY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL56 BXY, 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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SL56 BXY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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