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AG08 YON

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 YON
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 149,784 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 140,892 miles

EML is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 140,892 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

EML is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 132,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 132,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 128,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2019 128,381 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very bouncy no resistance (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded in places

oil dampness to engine

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,057 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test furthest rear ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position has one of its bulbs not working

Under tray fitted

corrosion to exhaust in places

Fail 27 Jan 2017 108,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test furthest rear ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position has one of its bulbs not working

Under tray fitted

corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread no cords shown

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

corrosion to centre exhaust

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,620 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded inner

Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,526 miles

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

osr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,203 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 YON is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YON, 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 YON is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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