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AM08 YGD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,424 mi
Last recorded228,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YGD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 228,424 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 228,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 219,012 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARIN INNER EDGE BALD

Fail 23 May 2022 219,007 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached TRAILING ARM MAIN BUSH SPLIT FROM BONDING (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARIN INNER EDGE BALD

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 209,000 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 184,731 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 19 May 2020 184,731 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 177,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 177,001 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 165,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,921 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,692 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,958 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 132,488 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 117,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitoring system showing fault

Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tyre pressure monitoring system showing fault

Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,619 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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AM08 YGD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM08 YGD, 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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AM08 YGD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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