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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight play in suspension strut
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Direction indicator likely to become detached Side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Little reserve left on Park/Handbrake lever, suspect stretched cables
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside have corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed Can not guarantee correct readings due to hole in the central section (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Stuck in the on position, suspect cable or caliper (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside have corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailer arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3b)
rear registration plate cracked
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)
Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3b)
rear registration plate cracked
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Door mirror housing damaged
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre bald outer edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)
Tyres pressure look low
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Door mirror housing damaged
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre bald outer edge
Rear Exhaust heat sheild insecure
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)
Tyres pressure look low
both rear tyres are perishing both tyres wearing on outer edge
nearside rear tyre is on 2mm
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres are perishing both tyres wearing on outer edge
nearside rear tyre is on 2mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres are on 1 to 3mm
both front tyres are wearing on outer edge indicating it requires adjustment
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VK56 YTS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 YTS, 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 YTS is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 2006.
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