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AG08 FKW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,853 mi
Last recorded214,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 FKW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 214,853 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 209,260 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 209,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LINK ARM UPPER BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED

Central Rear REAR SUSPENSION UNIT CORRODED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 198,984 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 191,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 177,751 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 161,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 161,878 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,768 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroding

rear brake pads wearing low and discs corroding

slight damage to o/s front wing mirror

Pass 2 May 2017 124,562 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 124,562 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 112,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc showing wear

Offside Rear brake disc showing wear

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,526 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,523 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,772 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 79,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,641 miles

hand brake has a lot of travel on lever

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake has a lot of travel on lever

Pass 20 May 2011 41,775 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 41,775 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise rear brake pads worn to touching point

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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AG08 FKW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AG08 FKW, 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 AG08 FKW registered?

AG08 FKW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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