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AF08 JBT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,733 mi
Last recorded181,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JBT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 181,733 miles

Front Exhaust Brace Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 179,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 167,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 152,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 123,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 105,433 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 90,735 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 90,735 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 59,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 47,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish within tread and on outer sidewall

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 33,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,634 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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AF08 JBT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF08 JBT, 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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AF08 JBT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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