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AE58 CHN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,149 mi
Last recorded137,149 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 CHN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 137,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre wearing tread edge

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2017 126,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre wearing tread edge

parking brake:parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 115,814 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,746 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,738 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,823 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,967 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 91,967 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,586 miles

all brake pads low

slight blow rear exhaust box

Fail 19 Aug 2011 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AE58 CHN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AE58 CHN, 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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AE58 CHN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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