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YF56 VCN

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

220,016 mi
Last recorded220,016 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 VCN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 220,016 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 218,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 217,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 210,184 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2017 200,773 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 191,094 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 179,429 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 179,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 168,368 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 168,368 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 152,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 152,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 130,824 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 130,638 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 106,205 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre has a cut in thread not long enough to fail

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 86,579 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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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YF56 VCN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF56 VCN, 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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YF56 VCN is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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