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NL58 XVK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,423 mi
Last recorded148,423 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 XVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 148,423 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front windscreen chip mark

Fail 19 Jan 2021 148,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,075 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 144,898 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 369,292 miles

osr trailing arm bush splitting

Pass 15 Aug 2016 707 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,051 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 49,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,278 miles

exhaust deteriating around hanging brackets

Fail 25 Aug 2012 38,258 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriating around hanging brackets

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,758 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,754 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn slightly

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 XVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL58 XVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 XVK registered?

NL58 XVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is NL58 XVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 XVK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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