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CA57 OES

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,133 mi
Last recorded168,133 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OES
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 168,133 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 167,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 138,447 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 137,769 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 18 Apr 2019 100,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,984 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,639 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 82,639 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 68,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,700 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,444 miles

both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre stepped and at 2mm tread depth

o/s/r tyre stepped and at 2mm tread depth

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,273 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 39,273 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,747 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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CA57 OES is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CA57 OES, 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 CA57 OES registered?

CA57 OES is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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