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AG57 FJC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

220,758 mi
Last recorded220,758 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 220,758 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 205,275 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 192,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 175,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

light under vehicle corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2021 175,896 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf and osr (5.2.3 (e))

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2020 162,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 157,312 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,168 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 149,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 137,293 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 137,293 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 126,799 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 126,799 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 116,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,778 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,447 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,408 miles

washer performance poor on offside and nearside washers.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,408 miles

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

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

washer performance poor on offside and nearside washers.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front 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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AG57 FJC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FJC, 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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What year was AG57 FJC registered?

AG57 FJC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is AG57 FJC safe to buy?

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