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EJ08 HBL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,184 mi
Last recorded160,184 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 HBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 160,184 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 156,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 154,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,617 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 133,432 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 133,432 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 133,388 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 122,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,318 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,433 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 102,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,653 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 93,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 86,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,702 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 77,807 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 51,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,922 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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EJ08 HBL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ08 HBL, 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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EJ08 HBL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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