MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off and centre section has hole (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant level low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Window not working
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective No tyre ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake pipes coated
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
pad warning light on
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
brake pipes coated
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
pad warning light on
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint bolt missing (1 of 2) (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end at clip (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / scored (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges secondary tread worn off (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seat ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end at clip (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Oil leak below turbo ()
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / scored (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rearmost seat ()
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pad warning on dash
bulb warning on dash
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic under tray fitted, unable to see above
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic under tray fitted, unable to see above
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL56 BYB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BYB, 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 BYB is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 September 2006.
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