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YP56 XLM

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,933 mi
Last recorded80,933 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 XLM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 80,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,913 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 78,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 73,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

both rear reflectors deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 66,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe after flexie and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 61,372 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 57,521 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,444 miles

both front tyres edgers wearing

exhaust front flexie pipe

Pass 8 Apr 2016 48,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,250 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,781 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center to rear exhurst pipe slightly deteriorated

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,272 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,157 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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YP56 XLM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP56 XLM, 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 YP56 XLM registered?

YP56 XLM is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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