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SM56 EAY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,021 mi
Last recorded168,021 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 EAY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 168,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 159,026 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 151,490 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,653 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 143,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 138,375 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2019 131,604 miles

slight leak from front exhaust section

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,122 miles

front wipers wearing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,122 miles

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

front wipers wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,659 miles

rear tyres edges wearing

slight leak from front exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 24 Jan 2017 108,659 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres edges wearing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,032 miles

airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,012 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread pattern

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,012 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread pattern

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,253 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,925 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 EAY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EAY, 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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SM56 EAY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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