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AD08 YKT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,885 mi
Last recorded160,885 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 YKT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,885 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 151,572 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 145,882 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded.

Rear subframe/suspension components corroded.

Fail 25 Jan 2022 145,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm corroded.

Rear subframe/suspension components corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 141,783 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 132,154 miles

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

front exhaust flange stud/nut heavy corrossion

o/s/r tyre 50% worn

Fail 20 May 2019 132,154 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front exhaust flange stud/nut heavy corrossion

o/s/r tyre 50% worn

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 121,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 116,810 miles

Steering slightly heavy.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,431 miles

Engine light on

Power steering slightly heavy

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,431 miles

Engine light on

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

Power steering slightly heavy

Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,581 miles

ALL FRONT & REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGE

EXHAUST ALL OVER CORROSION

OFFSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP GLASS LENS BROKEN

Pass 5 Mar 2015 97,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2014 88,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,429 miles

Very slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 69,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,893 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 57,893 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear pads getting low

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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AD08 YKT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 AD08 YKT, 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 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD08 YKT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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