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NU08 OTF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

220,745 mi
Last recorded220,745 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 OTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 220,745 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 190,192 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 162,680 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2013 133,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,262 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on edges

n/s/f fog light lense cracked

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,845 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 105,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,145 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 80,145 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,363 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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NU08 OTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NU08 OTF, 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 NU08 OTF registered?

NU08 OTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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