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AD57 VZU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,442 mi
Last recorded157,442 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 157,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 147,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all req soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket rusty but still secure

Pass 14 May 2021 140,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 136,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 130,601 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,073 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear four (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 4 Apr 2016 111,817 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,862 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,793 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,871 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 63,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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AD57 VZU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AD57 VZU, 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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What year was AD57 VZU registered?

AD57 VZU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AD57 VZU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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