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AG08 HJY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,397 mi
Last recorded153,397 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HJY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 153,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension inner sills sills inner arches rear shock mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Fail 19 Apr 2024 153,395 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle suspension inner sills sills inner arches rear shock mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Pass 19 Apr 2023 145,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 145,323 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 139,270 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 129,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,865 miles

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

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

age related under body corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 115,554 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,786 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,969 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,580 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 83,580 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,514 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres have slight cracking on side walls

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,893 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 45,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,679 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,070 miles

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

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 HJY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 HJY, 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 HJY registered?

AG08 HJY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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