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CE58 VBM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 168,834 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2020 160,456 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear most seats folded down

Pass 9 Oct 2019 151,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

Fail 26 Sep 2019 151,248 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 141,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 141,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 4 nails ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 132,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on tread and cracking on inner sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low on tread and cracking on inner sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,481 miles

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

exhaust poor

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in n/s/r tyre

two childs seats fitted at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 96,775 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 2 Sep 2013 93,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,657 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,617 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,160 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VBM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE58 VBM, 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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CE58 VBM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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