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AO08 MTK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,791 mi
Last recorded175,791 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MTK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 175,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside centre rear ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 175,335 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside centre rear ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 151,013 miles

1x nearside rear side light not working

3x tyres are commercial rated

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored by bottom ball joint metal covers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen but not affecting view of the road

Pass 7 Feb 2018 143,190 miles

3 out of 4 tyre are commercial rated

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,352 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 113,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,748 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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AO08 MTK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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