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AF08 VZA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 VZA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,245 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,639 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 109,639 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 69,352 miles

Nearside and offside trailing arm bush bonding's detaching ( BORDERLINE

Fail 19 Dec 2018 105,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside trailing arm bush bonding's detaching ( BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,278 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,235 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,287 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r body damage

Fail 19 Dec 2014 68,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake master tank has pressure bleed cap fitted

o/s/r body damage

Pass 20 Dec 2013 59,781 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 59,781 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 54,085 miles

n/s front tyre slightly low on tread plus has inner and outer tread wear with cuts to outer side wall

Fail 6 Dec 2012 54,084 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre slightly low on tread plus has inner and outer tread wear with cuts to outer side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,553 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,987 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 48,987 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 37,842 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 37,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 28,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,518 miles

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

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 VZA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AF08 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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