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AV08 MKC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,941 mi
Last recorded168,941 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MKC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 168,941 miles

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))

Pass 27 May 2021 164,124 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 164,119 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 157,919 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2020 157,914 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 141,234 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 123,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 123,262 miles

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 114,208 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,522 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 88,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,853 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 68,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,081 miles

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

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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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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