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AM08 YLU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,106 mi
Last recorded139,106 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 139,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 128,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 116,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Within braided flexible section of downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear end of rear silencer around tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 116,055 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Within braided flexible section of downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear end of rear silencer around tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 105,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Within braided flexible section in downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads. [ Offside outer pad worn more than the other three] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Within the braided flexible section of downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear radius-arm large front bush slightly un-bonded from outer metal sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,202 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,481 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,617 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 YLU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

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

Is AM08 YLU safe to buy?

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