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YL55 LHE

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,101 mi
Last recorded101,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 LHE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 99,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 99,060 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Sills corroded all round

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,780 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,767 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 86,307 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,793 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns driveshaft inner boot split

Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,793 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

ns driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside inner drivshaft seal split

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,661 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside inner drivshaft seal split

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of centre middle row adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside middle row adult belt

offside middle row seat not present ,so unable to test

offside rear seat not present ,so unable to test

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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YL55 LHE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YL55 LHE, 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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What year was YL55 LHE registered?

YL55 LHE is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is YL55 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 LHE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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