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VU56 TMY

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,247 mi
Last recorded140,247 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 TMY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 140,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 135,986 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,966 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 108,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating rattle clip missing (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire broken

Offside head light slightly insecure

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

unable to check rear seat and belts due to obstructions

Pass 15 May 2017 96,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/0.5mm edges, 2.5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm edges, 5mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat not fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm/1mm edges, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit >>>> ON 2mm <<<< (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

following seats not fitted at time of inspection: Both rearmost and centre row ns

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,988 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit >>>> ON 2mm <<<< (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

following seats not fitted at time of inspection: Both rearmost and centre row ns

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 1 May 2015 84,223 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 84,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,298 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,117 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2011 45,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,389 miles

unable to see brake fluid level

unable to test n/s centre seat belt and seat due to childs booster seat fitted

unable to test rearmost o/s seat and seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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VU56 TMY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VU56 TMY, 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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VU56 TMY is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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