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AO08 MTX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,133 mi
Last recorded235,133 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 MTX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 235,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 235,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 235,109 miles

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

front number plate damaged but still eligable

Fail 19 Jul 2017 235,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged but still eligable

Pass 1 Dec 2015 191,495 miles

stonechip front windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 126,489 miles

front discs worn

offside front door mirror glass broken

offside front tyre wearing

rear discs worn

rear pads wearing low

Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,607 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,600 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Top engine cover loose

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,323 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,248 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 MTX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MTX, 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 AO08 MTX registered?

AO08 MTX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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