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Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
covers fitted obscuring testable items
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mount (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mount [becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear brake pads wearing low
Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S/R tyre slight cracking to outer wall!!!!
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust becoming corroded
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
n/s/r seat folded away - n/s/r seat-belt not tested
o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in inner edge
rear brake discs worn and lipped
rear tyres feathering on outer edges,perishing and cracking up in tread areas
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust becoming corroded
front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
front tyres low on tread
n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges
n/s/r seat folded away - n/s/r seat-belt not tested
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,feathering on outer edge
o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in inner edge
rear brake discs worn and lipped
rear tyres feathering on outer edges,perishing and cracking up in tread areas
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
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EA08 AEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EA08 AEU, 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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EA08 AEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 2008.
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