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EA08 RKY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,642 mi
Last recorded230,642 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 RKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 230,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 220,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 204,794 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 204,795 miles

Brake performance not tested rear pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 190,870 miles

1.5 L of 5w30 low ash oil added

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 175,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 154,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 134,253 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 116,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 94,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,416 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,464 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,178 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 43,178 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 33,735 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 33,735 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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EA08 RKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA08 RKY, 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 RKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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