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AJ57 UGZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,455 mi
Last recorded218,455 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 UGZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 218,455 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 218,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 210,932 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 195,789 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 195,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 181,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 173,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 167,546 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 157,585 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 157,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,111 miles

Nearside wiper is torn at edge

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,951 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 104,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 83,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear seat not in use at time of test.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 30 Dec 2011 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear seat not in use at time of test.

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are worn.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,296 miles

Front tyres appear to be wearing more on the inner edges.

Nearside rear seat not in use at time of test.

Fail 7 Jan 2011 62,296 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front tyres appear to be wearing more on the inner edges.

Nearside rear seat not in use at time of test.

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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AJ57 UGZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ57 UGZ, 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 AJ57 UGZ registered?

AJ57 UGZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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