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EF08 OBO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,663 mi
Last recorded170,663 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 OBO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 170,663 miles

cover fitted braking low

driver seat slightly insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2016 170,662 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

cover fitted braking low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 153,651 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 142,357 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 142,357 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 134,555 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 134,549 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 116,830 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 103,334 miles

Front 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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EF08 OBO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EF08 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

EF08 OBO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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