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CA08 MGO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

328,855 mi
Last recorded328,855 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MGO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 328,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 315,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 296,939 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 284,760 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 281,611 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 281,611 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 262,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 243,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 243,827 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 224,982 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 224,981 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 206,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

emissions just met requirements

Pass 3 Jun 2013 192,235 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 23 Oct 2012 159,130 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Oct 2012 159,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 90,615 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,739 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,739 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

heavy wear front and rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

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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CA08 MGO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA08 MGO, 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 CA08 MGO registered?

CA08 MGO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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