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CA08 OOB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,747 mi
Last recorded145,747 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 OOB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 145,747 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped - ns wiper swept area - smaller than 5p piece (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded - no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded - no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion - but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 145,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater missing repeater missing - covered by repair to os door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick caused unserviceable damage to brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped - ns wiper swept area - smaller than 5p piece (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded - no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded - no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion - but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 138,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 133,682 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 130,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

exhaust front flexie pipe deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2020 130,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm large bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

exhaust front flexie pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,556 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 123,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,805 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,805 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 97,384 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,977 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,405 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 58,309 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 58,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 OOB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOB, 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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CA08 OOB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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