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CE58 FGD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,840 mi
Last recorded165,840 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 FGD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 165,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 165,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 138,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 128,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 123,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 118,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 118,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 114,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle has a knocking noise from mounts and also rear trailing arm bushes worn to

Pass 17 May 2017 111,596 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 103,569 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,470 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 63,265 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH DETERIORATED

Fail 14 May 2014 63,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH DETERIORATED

travel on parking brake

Pass 18 May 2013 54,333 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,415 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 37,415 miles

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

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)

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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CE58 FGD 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 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 CE58 FGD, 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 CE58 FGD registered?

CE58 FGD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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