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AG08 HJE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,780 mi
Last recorded163,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 163,780 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front top mount bearings noisy

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 159,595 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just before n/s back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top mount bearing noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2020 155,525 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lower front arm bush worn

Pass 16 Jun 2019 140,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 126,953 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,784 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,094 miles

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

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

front tyres wearing on inner treads

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,105 miles

both front brake disc's poor condition (inside face)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 75,105 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake disc's poor condition (inside face)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,519 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 61,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,407 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,350 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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AG08 HJE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AG08 HJE, 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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AG08 HJE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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