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CU08 ZVW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

197,646 mi
Last recorded197,646 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 ZVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 197,646 miles

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 197,646 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont lock in position (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 196,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

x2 rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 178,465 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 177,893 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Power steering component leaking fluid leak from around rack cover (2.1.5 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre seat (7.1.2 (d))

Rear heat shield around fuel tank insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2020 166,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

x2 rear tyres, 3 mm

Fail 27 Oct 2020 166,176 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre edges worn

x2 rear tyres, 3 mm

Pass 19 Nov 2019 154,137 miles

Evidence of oil leaks within engine bay. Also, clear liquid appears to be leaking from offside of engine bay, unable to determine type and source.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements because both wheels lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror moving slightly on mountings.

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 154,055 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated, with foreign body ingress between layers. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Evidence of oil leaks within engine bay. Also, clear liquid appears to be leaking from offside of engine bay, unable to determine type and source.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% imbalance recorded. This only meets requirements because both wheels lock at full effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror moving slightly on mountings.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 137,639 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Evidence of underbonnet leak, spread to underside. Unable to identify specific fluid. Possibly fuel. Not currently leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb in cluster inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 137,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Evidence of underbonnet leak, spread to underside. Unable to identify specific fluid. Possibly fuel. Not currently leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb in cluster inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,402 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pipe weeping

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Jan 2017 114,040 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 114,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,598 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 107,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,658 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 89,526 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 73,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,468 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,351 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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CU08 ZVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CU08 ZVW, 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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CU08 ZVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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