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AG08 HME

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,062 mi
Last recorded144,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 144,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 143,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

ex heat sheild insecure

t control light on

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,842 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2018 129,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,896 miles

Front brake discs worn

water leak on engine

Fail 16 Jun 2017 111,896 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front brake discs worn

water leak on engine

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,780 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 99,780 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,409 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2013 70,528 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2013 70,528 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,675 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 39,400 miles

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

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

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 HME 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 60%.

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

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