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SV56 WDC

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,417 mi
Last recorded148,417 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 WDC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 148,417 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 148,417 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,538 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 135,849 miles

both rear axle bushes perished

Fail 5 Oct 2017 135,849 miles

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

both rear axle bushes perished

Pass 19 Sep 2016 125,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,328 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 117,318 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,829 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,632 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 86,553 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

childseats fitted to rear seats

front discs slightly lipped

os wing mirror damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2010 62,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded badly

Fail 11 Oct 2010 61,806 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs corroded badly

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2009 52,121 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover damaged

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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SV56 WDC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV56 WDC, 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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SV56 WDC is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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