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SL56 UEC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,821 mi
Last recorded95,821 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 UEC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 95,821 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs look worn & corroded.

Rear suspension arms are corroding.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Pass 19 May 2015 89,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 89,164 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear brake pads look low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 82,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded.

Slight fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 82,915 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded.

Slight fluctuation on rear braking efforts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 77,433 miles

Front and rear brake discs look worn & corroded.

Slight judder from n/s rear footbrake.

Pass 24 May 2012 72,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil level is close to minimum.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Fail 23 May 2012 72,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil level is close to minimum.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Slight fluctuation on rear brakes.

Pass 25 May 2011 67,289 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 67,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,813 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 66,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,981 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UEC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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