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AO08 MLK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,854 mi
Last recorded233,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MLK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 233,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 233,852 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 221,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 196,509 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 196,509 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 175,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 146,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 146,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 113,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 57,752 miles

all brake discs worn

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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AO08 MLK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 MLK, 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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AO08 MLK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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