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NV08 OBT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,462 mi
Last recorded120,462 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 OBT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 120,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 120,462 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 118,157 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 111,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,330 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,243 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,243 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,909 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 787,541 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,087 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,718 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,265 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 38,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,504 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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NV08 OBT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NV08 OBT, 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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NV08 OBT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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