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AU08 TZS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

194,093 mi
Last recorded194,093 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 TZS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 194,093 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 193,991 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 176,555 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 176,466 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,686 miles

Front Wipers becoming poor

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 164,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Wipers becoming poor

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 152,195 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 152,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 139,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 7 Jan 2017 139,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 9 Jan 2016 127,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 126,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 109,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 109,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,237 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 65,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside 3rd row seat not tested as folded away

Nearside windscreen washer jet hitting screen very high

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,509 miles

Both front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 5 Apr 2011 55,509 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake pads wearing thin

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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AU08 TZS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU08 TZS, 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 AU08 TZS registered?

AU08 TZS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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