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OE08 VFK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,659 mi
Last recorded236,659 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VFK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 236,659 miles

Front Tyres Wearing Low on Inner Edges

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Heavily Corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019 236,584 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Nut Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres Wearing Low on Inner Edges

Rear Suspension Coil Springs Heavily Corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 218,856 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to cords exposed 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 213,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 199,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear radius arm bushed split

Fail 7 Jan 2016 199,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

centre brake light inop

engine plastic intake pipe loose

o/s/r side light bulb inop

oil level low

rear radius arm bushed split

Pass 6 Jan 2015 161,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 161,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,594 miles

discs worn

n/s/r and o/s/r side lights inop

number plate bulb dim

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,827 miles

Exhaust system welded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 96,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,075 miles

rear silencer and exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 65,063 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 60,801 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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OE08 VFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OE08 VFK, 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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OE08 VFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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