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VK56 YPU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

252,766 mi
Last recorded252,766 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 YPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 252,766 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 252,766 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 245,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 244,292 miles

Front Provides insufficient washer liquid

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 244,218 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Provides insufficient washer liquid

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 241,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 240,930 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 221,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 221,865 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 207,376 miles

Offside Rear Inner position light of two not working

Fail 14 Dec 2020 207,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner position light of two not working

Pass 19 Nov 2019 202,084 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 202,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 201,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 192,554 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 192,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 176,712 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 176,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 159,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 152,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 142,170 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

offside steering arm has play it its end fixing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 131,304 miles

offside steering arm has slight play at its end fixing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 121,069 miles

offside steering arm has slight play at its end fixing

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2011 112,244 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 111,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 102,869 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 102,692 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 93,983 miles

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

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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VK56 YPU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VK56 YPU, 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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VK56 YPU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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