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EF08 GYD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 GYD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,260 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,736 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe cover insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2021 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel pipe cover insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2020 60,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 52,743 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,642 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and low on tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,833 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 45,833 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 41,957 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 37,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 31,375 miles

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

front pads aprox 65% worn

hand brake travle high

osf nsr and osr tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate starting to seperate

small cuts on both rear tyres not showing cords

Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 18,148 miles

unable to check middle rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

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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EF08 GYD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EF08 GYD, 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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EF08 GYD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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