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NV58 BYH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,411 mi
Last recorded146,411 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV58 BYH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 146,411 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 142,926 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 138,514 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 131,663 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 131,663 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,311 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 123,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,573 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,640 miles

Centre upper stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,197 miles

Centre upper stop lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,197 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,616 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet release cable/damged broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,805 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NV58 BYH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV58 BYH, 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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NV58 BYH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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