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AG08 HKA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 160,478 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 152,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 144,290 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 144,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,235 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

x2 center exhaust hangers broken

Fail 26 Oct 2021 139,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

x2 center exhaust hangers broken

Pass 14 Oct 2020 133,250 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 133,249 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,209 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

power steering slightly tight in operation

Fail 13 Jun 2019 124,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

power steering slightly tight in operation

Pass 18 Jun 2018 113,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 79,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated by hand

Fail 12 Jun 2015 79,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn low

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated by hand

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have the inner edges scrubbed

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 13 Jun 2014 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have the inner edges scrubbed

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 26,920 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 HKA 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 70%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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