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SM56 CYP

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,700 mi
Last recorded157,700 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 CYP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 157,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 157,682 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 148,183 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 137,270 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,270 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working x3 501 bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 126,626 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 120,574 miles

suspect worn dual mass unit,noise & rumble at idle. Noise stops when clutch pedal pressed.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 120,572 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

suspect worn dual mass unit,noise & rumble at idle. Noise stops when clutch pedal pressed.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 97,549 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,549 miles

Has cam belt been replaced?

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,789 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 87,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 75,961 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,961 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Jan 2012 61,854 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 61,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,132 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,170 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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SM56 CYP 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 59.1%.

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 SM56 CYP, 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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What year was SM56 CYP registered?

SM56 CYP is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is SM56 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 CYP shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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