MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivers view ; Screen washers require attention
Engine cover , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas main tread at legal limit 1.6 mm , secondary tread bald at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas main tread at 2.0 mm , secondary tread bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()
Emissions not tested Engine oil filler cap missing , may affect result / cause damage (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 2 sections (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***
Exhaust ; Corroded / weakened ? at rear silencer pipe / weld
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of main tread at 1.6 mm , secondary tread bald at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 2 sections (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Note ; Engine under guard missing , may include noise suppression ?
Note ; Screen washers require attention
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas of main tread at 1.6 mm , secondary tread bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Body damage
Fuel cap door surround missing
Nearside Direction indicator insecure Side repeater (mirror surround damaged) (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (Black) will not accept buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Body damage
Fuel cap door surround missing
Nearside Direction indicator insecure Side repeater (mirror surround damaged) (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Both front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
Near side front wheel bearing slightly rough
Near side mirror security poor
Near side mirror security poor
Near side side repeater security poor
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Near side side repeater security poor
Both front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
Near side front wheel bearing slightly rough
Near side mirror security poor
Near side mirror security poor
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake discs worn and corroded on inner face
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Off side rear tyre misshapen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Repeater lense (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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EA08 VWJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 2008.
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