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AX57 DVB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,433 mi
Last recorded227,433 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 DVB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 227,433 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 226,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 220,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 213,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly and cable tied (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot area and both, n/s and o/s suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 201,377 miles

Both Front Tyres Getting Low

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge but meets requirements over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width

Oil leak

Rear Back box corroded, Has minor leak of gases

Rear Springs Corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 187,002 miles

Ball Joint Gaiter Deteriorated , NSF, Greased Up Preventing Dirt (Small Cut)

CV Joint Worn, Inner NSF Covered Unit

Offside Rear Drop Link Has Slight play

Rear Coil Springs Corroded At Bottom Of Cups, Not Clearly Visible

Pass 14 Jan 2016 177,462 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 152,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,578 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,258 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 11,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 11,046 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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AX57 DVB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AX57 DVB, 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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AX57 DVB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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