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CA08 UBE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

335,844 mi
Last recorded335,844 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 UBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 335,844 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 335,844 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 316,895 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 297,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 282,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 277,053 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 253,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 240,889 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 240,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 221,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 207,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 189,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 174,627 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 153,504 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 130,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 110,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 96,311 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 96,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,933 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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CA08 UBE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CA08 UBE, 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 UBE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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