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YN56 VGT

2006 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,882 mi
Last recorded138,882 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 VGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2024 138,882 miles

rear subframe corroded not excessive

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on minimum standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on minimum standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates deteriorated

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2024 138,882 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on minimum standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on minimum standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates deteriorated

rear seats removed at time of test

rear subframe corroded not excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 126,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drivers Door Mirror Damaged

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning On Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,380 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Cracking Inner Wall Cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edges (Both) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,184 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2018 99,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 99,109 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,831 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 88,831 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,297 miles

Remove air freshener from rear view mirror.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 80,297 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Remove air freshener from rear view mirror.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 59,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,033 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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YN56 VGT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YN56 VGT, 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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YN56 VGT is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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