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CP08 VCY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,142 mi
Last recorded160,142 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 160,142 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 160,139 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,306 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 150,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,617 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 142,605 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 May 2019 132,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 132,904 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy and creeps to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,420 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 119,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,295 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 107,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,170 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 83,198 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 83,198 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,983 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,983 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,304 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,104 miles

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

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

screw in offside rear tyre tread

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 VCY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

CP08 VCY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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