MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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.
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.
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.
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.
O/s rear trailing arm bush perishing
covers and trays fitted
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
Covers preventing access to some components.
O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.
Slight play in n/s end of steering rack.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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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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