MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear reflector slightly damaged
Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater not working/damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror casing damaged and mirror glass cracked ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface rear reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on inner edge also perished/cracking, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))
engine MIL stays on indicating fault
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked and casing damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge, recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate in unacceptable condition (excessive damage) (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked and casing damaged ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit on outer edge, recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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
os rearmost seat not fitted at time of inspection
sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays giving little or no access to prescribed areas / items
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
nearside front fog light/side light glass unit is cracked
nearside rear brake pads wearing thin
nearside rear centre row seat belt not fully inspected due to baby seat fitted and secure
offside rear brake pads wearing thin
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AV08 MKC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 AV08 MKC, 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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AV08 MKC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2008.
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