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CK08 PVA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,896 mi
Last recorded218,896 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 PVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 218,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 214,369 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 208,496 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 203,072 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 186,643 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 186,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 186,605 miles

Headlamp insecure both sides front (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure part of fog lamp (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wing mirror slightly flexing on mounting

Offside Rear x1 side light bulb not illuminating

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms main bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

all four wheels , wheel nuts cosmetic caps damaged and odd wheel nuts fitted

exhaust cat bracket missing

high level brake light not working

oil leak

steering rack slightly damp of oil

Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,626 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 161,788 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases possible injector, turbo, or front pipe (7.1.2)

no no smoking signs(taxi fail )

Pass 9 Jul 2015 135,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,447 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

TAXI TEST : NEITHER SPARE WHEEL OR EMERGENCY TYRE REPAIR / INFLATOR KIT AVALAIBLE

Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,939 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 62,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CK08 PVA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK08 PVA, 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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CK08 PVA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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