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YE56 BRZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,097 mi
Last recorded167,097 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 BRZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 167,097 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer rim damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2026 167,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front outer rim damaged

Nearside Front fog n/w

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner track rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

centre stop n/w

Pass 21 Mar 2025 161,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2025 161,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2025 161,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2024 150,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 150,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 139,472 miles

Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded front+ rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint

Rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

Rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Jan 2022 130,801 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 122,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,137 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,417 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 105,417 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 93,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,308 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 64,503 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,127 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 51,734 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,419 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,404 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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YE56 BRZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YE56 BRZ, 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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YE56 BRZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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