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PJ08 FYT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,228 mi
Last recorded185,228 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 FYT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 185,228 miles

both wipers.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 180,366 miles

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

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

rear shocker top mounting area corroded-n/sand o/s.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 171,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,178 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 158,086 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2016 145,940 miles

adjust tracking.

Fail 26 Oct 2016 145,940 miles

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

adjust tracking.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

fuse box insecure inside vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2014 110,300 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

fuse box insecure inside vehicle

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear reflector broken.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 89,851 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror broken.

nearside rear reflector broken.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,612 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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PJ08 FYT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ08 FYT, 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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PJ08 FYT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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