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CP08 FTK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,212 mi
Last recorded168,212 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FTK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 168,212 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 168,109 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 160,688 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 152,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

chip a zone

Fail 14 Sep 2022 152,674 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

chip a zone

Pass 31 Jul 2021 141,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,733 miles

Central exhaust section rear most hangar corroded / holed and blowing slightly

Central seat belt stalk casing broken but still operational

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking / split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 137,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread worn / showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust section rear most hangar corroded / holed and blowing slightly

Central seat belt stalk casing broken but still operational

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking / split slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 130,144 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,054 miles

rear most seats not accessible at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 105,632 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,592 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,382 miles

small hole in middle exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,497 miles

***STRONG ADVISE ON THE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR,CASE MISSING REPEATER LIGHT WORKING BUT SLIGHTLY DAMAGED***

one sidelight not working on the offside rear

Pass 12 May 2012 63,243 miles

n/s door mirror housing damaged

n/s/r trailing arm bush cracking

Fail 11 May 2012 63,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low

n/s door mirror housing damaged

n/s/r trailing arm bush cracking

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 48,633 miles

nearside door mirror damaged outer casing missing

Fail 3 May 2011 48,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

front brake pads worn low

nearside door mirror damaged outer casing missing

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

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