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AY08 KGE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,575 mi
Last recorded171,575 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KGE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 171,575 miles

Front some brake imbalance across front brakes

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion showing throughout underside and components

Pass 7 Sep 2020 159,308 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row central seat belt buckle missing casing to buckle assembly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear trailing arm mount suspension bushes splitting

some imbalance across front brakes

Fail 7 Sep 2020 159,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged row central seat belt buckle missing casing to buckle assembly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge totally bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear trailing arm mount suspension bushes splitting

some imbalance across front brakes

Pass 23 Sep 2019 149,505 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cut inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

both sides rear occasional seats folded not allowing full check of seat belts

surface corrosion throughout underside and components

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Fail 23 Sep 2019 149,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tread cut inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

both sides rear occasional seats folded not allowing full check of seat belts

surface corrosion throughout underside and components

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,114 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount bush heavily splitting very close to separating from suspension arm

Offside Rear trailing arm mount bush splitting

Offside Rear tyre totally bald inner edge very close to mot limit

all four road springs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 142,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat back (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear trailing arm mount bush heavily splitting very close to separating from suspension arm

Offside Rear trailing arm mount bush splitting

Offside Rear tyre totally bald inner edge very close to mot limit

all four road springs corroded

long handbrake travel

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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AY08 KGE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AY08 KGE, 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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AY08 KGE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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