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AU58 OBH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,816 mi
Last recorded163,816 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 163,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 211,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 211,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 2.4m-l (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 198,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 191,803 miles

Nearside Front side lamp lens broken

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 180,057 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Smoke emissions have only just meet the limits

The tail gate does not close very well. Please check the security before driving.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 161,330 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 161,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 149,095 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,683 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,484 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,817 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)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 86,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,743 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,991 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,420 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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AU58 OBH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AU58 OBH, 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 AU58 OBH registered?

AU58 OBH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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