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AG57 BUF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

265,368 mi
Last recorded265,368 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG57 BUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 265,368 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2016 265,368 miles

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

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

exhaust emission trigger point not met

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2014 257,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in anti roll bar links

Fail 30 Sep 2014 257,517 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

rear no plate cracked

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 7 Oct 2013 232,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 231,622 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 204,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 155,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 146,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

general surface rust to all exhaust system in places

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,455 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

slight wear on both front brake discs and both rear brake discs

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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AG57 BUF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AG57 BUF, 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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AG57 BUF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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