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SP56 OES

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,055 mi
Last recorded189,055 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 OES
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 189,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2014 189,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 145,215 miles

1 of nearside rear position lights not working.

2 front tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure.

Movement at bottom of offside front headlamp, still secure at time of inspection.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake caliper damp, no visual leak.

Rear high level centre brake light not working.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 143,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

1 of nearside rear position lights not working.

2 front tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Centre exhaust heatshield insecure.

Engine Management Light on dash constantly illuminated.

Movement at bottom of offside front headlamp, still secure at time of inspection.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake caliper damp, no visual leak.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear high level centre brake light not working.

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 116,112 miles

1 sidelight on each rear cluster not working

2 front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Slight movement in offside front headlamp, still secure.

Fail 27 Feb 2012 115,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

1 sidelight on each rear cluster not working

2 front tyres have slight uneven wear on inner shoulders

Slight movement in offside front headlamp, still secure.

Fail 30 Aug 2010 86,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 86,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 61,864 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges. [2mm]

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 61,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges. [2mm]

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP56 OES is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP56 OES, 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 SP56 OES registered?

SP56 OES is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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