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CP08 FTF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,876 mi
Last recorded174,876 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 174,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

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

Front tyre size: 215/60 R16 Rear tyre size: 205/55 R16

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 161,979 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 160,979 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 155,646 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 155,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 140,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 123,247 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle and rear rows ()

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

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

steering notchy in strait ahead position

Fail 17 Dec 2016 123,247 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle and rear rows ()

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

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

steering notchy in strait ahead position

Pass 6 May 2015 83,636 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)

Steering notchy in straight ahead position

Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissiom to clean for reading

Fail 28 Apr 2014 71,458 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissiom to clean for reading

Pass 22 May 2013 67,146 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 67,146 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 55,633 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 43,433 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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CP08 FTF 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 62.5%.

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 CP08 FTF, 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 CP08 FTF registered?

CP08 FTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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