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PJ08 HZU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,450 mi
Last recorded145,450 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 HZU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,450 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover broken

oil leaks various places

Fail 31 Jan 2022 145,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror cover broken

oil leaks various places

Pass 29 Jan 2021 144,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner cv boot clip not fitted right

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 142,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached drop link is loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering fluid leak from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall rubbed off all lettering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 135,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Head lamp is loose, but is secure when bonnet is closed.Benefit given.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 125,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front ABS wiring fouling suspension

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 115,959 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 115,959 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 103,847 miles

2 nsr side lights are not working

Fail 20 May 2016 103,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

2 nsr side lights are not working

Pass 18 May 2015 93,408 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE GETING LOW

Pass 19 May 2014 85,382 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 76,773 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,275 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STOP LIGHT FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT WAS ON

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2012 69,275 miles

STOP LIGHT FAULT TELL TALE LIGHT WAS ON

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2011 61,663 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,663 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HZU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HZU, 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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What year was PJ08 HZU registered?

PJ08 HZU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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