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AK58 AWW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

197,411 mi
Last recorded197,411 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 AWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 197,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 194,400 miles

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

front and rear suspension has general c orrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2019 171,587 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 171,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 151,184 miles

Nearside Front and o/s/f/tyres worn from inner and outer edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,996 miles

O/s/r winter tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,996 miles

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

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

Front brake pads close to legal limit

O/s/r winter tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,479 miles

Brake discs corroded and lipped

Exhaust corroded

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

O/s/r tyre low

Rear axle bushes perishing

Wipers poor

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,479 miles

Brake discs corroded and lipped

Exhaust corroded

O/s/r tyre low

Rear axle bushes perishing

Wipers poor

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,473 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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AK58 AWW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AK58 AWW, 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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AK58 AWW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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