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AJ08 DJU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,787 mi
Last recorded182,787 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 DJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 182,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 182,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 164,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 164,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 152,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 152,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,396 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 126,221 miles

Exhaust shield insecure ( middle and rear box )

dual mass flywheel noisey

Fail 7 May 2015 121,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 107,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 70,117 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,470 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 66,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,968 miles

exhaust system corroded at front joint and support brackets

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,649 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2011 36,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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AJ08 DJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ08 DJU, 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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AJ08 DJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 March 2008.

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