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AF08 VUD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,341 mi
Last recorded211,341 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 211,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 201,803 miles

engine management light on

exhaust a bit smokey

items removed from drivers area prior to test

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on edges

rear brake pads low

very sooty under bonnet

Fail 30 Apr 2018 201,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust a bit smokey

items removed from drivers area prior to test

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit on edges

rear brake pads low

very sooty under bonnet

Pass 27 Apr 2017 194,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 184,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 178,132 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 178,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 166,096 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 153,393 miles

front tyre (both) outer edge deteriorating

Pass 24 Oct 2014 141,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,445 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,993 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,666 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 VUD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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