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CK08 YWB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

238,338 mi
Last recorded238,338 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 YWB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 238,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 228,868 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 210,398 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 218,700 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 187,625 miles

advanced wear rear brake discs and pads

Fail 23 Aug 2017 187,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced wear rear brake discs and pads

Pass 25 Aug 2016 166,576 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 166,576 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 147,776 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 129,805 miles

slight exhaust blows

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,165 miles

exhaust heat shield worn and loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 28 Aug 2013 109,165 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield worn and loose

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Aug 2012 94,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 92,526 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 90,071 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 87,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,095 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 67,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,935 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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CK08 YWB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK08 YWB, 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 YWB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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