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PJ08 HHY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,891 mi
Last recorded164,891 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 HHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 164,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Aug 2022 164,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion on subframes and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,419 miles

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Subframes and suspension are corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2021 160,419 miles

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Subframes and suspension are corroding.

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,258 miles

Bonnet is stiff to open.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Sub-frames & suspension components are corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 157,932 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet is stiff to open.

O/s front tyre is worn on the edges, is only just above the limit & will expose the cords shortly.

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

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Sub-frames & suspension components are corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,069 miles

O/s rear trailing arm bush perishing

covers and trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2019 149,069 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

O/s rear trailing arm bush perishing

covers and trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 138,862 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 138,858 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Parts of both rear side lights are not working.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,776 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

corrosion under vehicle

high level brake light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,774 miles

Emissions not tested due to high level of smoke (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 60 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 60 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush in trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

corrosion under vehicle

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,591 miles

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Both handbrake cables are corroding.

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,588 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet is awkward to open.

Both handbrake cables are corroding.

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 88,148 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 76,556 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,084 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,241 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of feathering on inner shoulders.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,018 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,779 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PJ08 HHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PJ08 HHY, 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 HHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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