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NV08 OMS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,611 mi
Last recorded151,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 OMS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 151,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Strong fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 10 Jan 2019 133,091 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 133,091 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,584 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,965 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 107,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,077 miles

different size tyres fitted on rear axle to front axle

Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

different size tyres fitted on rear axle to front axle

Fail 14 Feb 2015 89,542 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 89,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,944 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 44,943 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADVISED

FRONT PADS LOW > WHEEL OFF CHECK ADVISED

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,816 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 OMS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 OMS, 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 OMS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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