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NL58 UGJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,692 mi
Last recorded178,692 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 UGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 178,692 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 172,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 172,873 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour indicator white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached main (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 166,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 158,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 158,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 152,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 147,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,611 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 117,902 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,510 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,762 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER ENDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 76,649 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 76,365 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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NL58 UGJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NL58 UGJ, 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 NL58 UGJ registered?

NL58 UGJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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