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PJ08 JJU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,946 mi
Last recorded166,946 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 166,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 140,862 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 140,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 120,715 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 117,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 110,478 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP GLASS CRACKED

Fail 22 Oct 2018 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 104,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Rear tyre has undulations on the tread.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 85,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 80,019 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 80,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 75,515 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2011 70,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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