MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
Lower under trays fitted obscuring same components
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre has small deep cuts in tread
tyre pressure malfunction indicator showing on dash
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
high level brake light secured to body by tape
tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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AK08 VGW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AK08 VGW, 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 VGW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 July 2008.
Is AK08 VGW safe to buy?
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