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YH56 DSZ

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,581 mi
Last recorded161,581 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 161,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 161,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 156,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 140,171 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure & items removed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 140,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear on edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing x4 unavailable for inspection (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shields insecure & items removed

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,561 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,559 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

N/S/R Tyre worn on edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 109,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Dec 2013 109,546 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 96,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,066 miles

front brake pads worn near the limit

nearside front sill distorted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 81,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads worn near the limit

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

nearside front sill distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 65,963 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,748 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

inner rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2009 44,719 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre split on sidewall

Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,719 miles

offside front tyre split on sidewall

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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YH56 DSZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YH56 DSZ, 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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YH56 DSZ is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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