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PJ08 JFK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 JFK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 136,597 miles

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 136,597 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rubber bush missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside zone A not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 135,182 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 135,182 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 129,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 124,743 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,561 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 107,041 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,547 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 97,547 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 86,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 80,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 May 2012 67,267 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 67,267 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 55,177 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2011 55,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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 JFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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