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AM08 YJP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,035 mi
Last recorded169,035 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YJP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 169,035 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 142,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bothj (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 125,320 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 125,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 117,761 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,287 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,287 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,409 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,336 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

The rear brake pads look quite worn

Fail 10 Feb 2016 98,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

The rear brake pads look quite worn

Pass 11 Feb 2015 87,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,035 miles

TPMS warning light on

the front brake pads are worn to 2mm and need replacing asap, the front brake discs are very deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,718 miles

the front brake discs are deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the rear brake pads are very worn (<2mm)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,436 miles

all tyres are worn close to the legal limit

the rear brake pads are very worn (<2mm)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,159 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 YJP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AM08 YJP, 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 AM08 YJP registered?

AM08 YJP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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