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EF57 TBV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,919 mi
Last recorded193,919 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 TBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 193,919 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 189,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 169,961 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 151,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 133,064 miles

o/s/r one of the position lamp bulb not working but still has 50% light sources

Fail 26 Nov 2013 133,064 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r one of the position lamp bulb not working but still has 50% light sources

Pass 30 Oct 2013 130,028 miles

o/s/r one of the position lamp bulb not working but still has 50% light sources

Pass 4 May 2013 114,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,306 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,123 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,549 miles

o/s/r one of the position lamp bulb not working but still has 50% light sources

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,651 miles

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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EF57 TBV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EF57 TBV, 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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EF57 TBV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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