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AY58 XXL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,644 mi
Last recorded140,644 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 XXL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 140,644 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 25 May 2021 140,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2020 127,991 miles

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

damage to front of vehicle

slight perishing to both rear trailing arm bushes

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2020 127,990 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

damage to front of vehicle

slight perishing to both rear trailing arm bushes

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2019 111,361 miles

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

damage to front

slight perishing rear trailing armn bushes

small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 28 May 2019 111,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet Damaged / Front Bumper Damaged

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bush Delaminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding both edges - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge and perished - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 25 May 2018 98,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and balding both edges - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald outer edge and perished - 225/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 26 May 2017 82,740 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 82,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 70,306 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 70,303 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,391 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,449 miles

Front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,449 miles

Front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,911 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Aug 2011 37,290 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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AY58 XXL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY58 XXL, 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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AY58 XXL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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