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NL08 UKP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,478 mi
Last recorded154,478 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 UKP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE[ MULTIPLEcorosionounundersideofvehicle. (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,825 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and nearside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 144,658 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 144,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

particulate filter repaired

Pass 20 Feb 2013 194,384 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 158,978 miles

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2011 115,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,138 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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NL08 UKP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL08 UKP, 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 NL08 UKP registered?

NL08 UKP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is NL08 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL08 UKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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