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VX56 TYA

2006 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,998 mi
Last recorded156,998 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 TYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 156,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded front & rear side

Fail 19 Apr 2019 156,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded front & rear side

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front o/s & n/s tyres are winter tyres

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 149,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Front o/s & n/s tyres are winter tyres

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 137,010 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,499 miles

Both N/S & O/S track rods have play present

Pass 9 Jul 2013 92,704 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf lower ball joint is not cracked or split, but it is letting out grease.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,900 miles

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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VX56 TYA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX56 TYA, 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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VX56 TYA is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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