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OV08 LKY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,577 mi
Last recorded146,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 LKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 146,577 miles

Front All front steering & suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear N/S & O/S Handbrake cable ends corroded

Rear N/S & O/S Rear anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 146,577 miles

Front All front steering & suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Rear view mirror had item hanging from it (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear N/S & O/S Handbrake cable ends corroded

Rear N/S & O/S Rear anti roll bar D bushes deteriorating

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 140,407 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,058 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,925 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 101,737 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 101,737 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed in 2 places (7.1.2)

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

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,082 miles

commercial tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,032 miles

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

commercial tyre fitted to offside rear

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 57,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,724 miles

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

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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OV08 LKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV08 LKY, 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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OV08 LKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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