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EJ08 HFG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,860 mi
Last recorded138,860 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 HFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2021 138,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,951 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 133,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven ware

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven ware

Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 120,175 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

various surface corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2017 114,009 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 114,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 106,622 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 106,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 98,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 86,637 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 69,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,580 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 HFG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ08 HFG, 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 HFG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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