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AG08 HKD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,117 mi
Last recorded202,117 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 202,117 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 195,896 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 180,614 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 180,614 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 163,757 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 8 May 2018 163,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield insecure.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 May 2017 148,674 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 3 May 2016 137,068 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 137,030 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 129,111 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 121,559 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres are getting low on tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear tyres are low on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,686 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 28 Feb 2013 110,931 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Front tyres valves perished

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has stone chips

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,767 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 20 May 2011 81,629 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 81,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HKD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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