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AX08 JKU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,830 mi
Last recorded101,830 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 JKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 101,830 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 101,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,360 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,360 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,751 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and centre rear ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 64,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and centre rear ()

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,719 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 51,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,514 miles

righthand front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 45,194 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 37,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,809 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 23,859 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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AX08 JKU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX08 JKU, 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 AX08 JKU registered?

AX08 JKU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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