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YS55 XMU

2006 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,870 mi
Last recorded84,870 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Galaxy99,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 XMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,870 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side front out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,742 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 83,742 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,683 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 79,683 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,752 miles

off side rear tyre bald on edges (215/55x16)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,752 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded off side outer sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side inner sill (2.4.A.3)

off side rear tyre bald on edges (215/55x16)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,776 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 64,291 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,291 miles

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

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 28 Jan 2014
Fail 24 Jan 2014 58,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,614 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,949 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 28,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 26,005 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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YS55 XMU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YS55 XMU, 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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YS55 XMU is a 2006 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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