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EF08 LCN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,984 mi
Last recorded242,984 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LCN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 242,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 236,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 225,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 224,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2014 224,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s styeering boot twisted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 201,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 181,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2012 140,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,641 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 95,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 LCN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCN, 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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What year was EF08 LCN registered?

EF08 LCN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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