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AG08 HMC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,004 mi
Last recorded230,004 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 230,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 230,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 220,135 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 213,647 miles

knocking from steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2017 213,462 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

knocking from steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2016 192,285 miles

3rd row rear seat belts not checked due to customer belongings in vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough slightly knotchy operation (2.2.D.1)

tracking check needed

Fail 2 Nov 2016 192,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

3rd row rear seat belts not checked due to customer belongings in vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough slightly knotchy operation (2.2.D.1)

tracking check needed

Pass 2 Nov 2015 171,720 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 148,972 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,502 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,552 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 HMC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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