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CU08 MVD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

276,254 mi
Last recorded276,254 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 MVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 276,254 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 263,393 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside "D"bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 248,188 miles

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

rear anti roll bar D bushes starting to deteriorate but no movement in bush

Pass 19 Feb 2018 232,573 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear nearside and offside badly edged on inside of tyre (4.1.E.1)

front tyres nearside and offside edged

Pass 25 Jan 2017 215,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 200,735 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 181,530 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 181,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 169,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 169,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 157,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 157,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,787 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 94,925 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,058 miles

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)

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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CU08 MVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU08 MVD, 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 CU08 MVD registered?

CU08 MVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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