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AK08 RDC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,308 mi
Last recorded162,308 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 RDC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,308 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2021 160,900 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2020 156,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 135,601 miles

Both rear trailing arm to body bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 121,761 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 121,761 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,726 miles

Both front tyres worn bad on inside edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear outer side light inop

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,759 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,765 miles

N/S/Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall and edge of tread but not showing cords.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 84,765 miles

N/S/Front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall and edge of tread but not showing cords.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,639 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,189 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,278 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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AK08 RDC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK08 RDC, 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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AK08 RDC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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