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SY56 EBF

2006 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,518 mi
Last recorded118,518 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 EBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 106,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner

Fail 3 Apr 2018 106,558 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner

coolant low

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,716 miles

Centre and rear heat shields insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber soft

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 103,716 miles

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar socket (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement lever on caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre and rear heat shields insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber soft

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,599 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,581 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,298 miles

fuel pipes tied with tie straps

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,300 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,887 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Fail 9 Nov 2009

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

near side rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

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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SY56 EBF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY56 EBF, 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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SY56 EBF is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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