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PJ08 KWG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 KWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,597 miles

Exhaust centre pipe hanger snapped, system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,715 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,626 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,583 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 100,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,115 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear unable to test all rear belts as seats folded and large items stored

Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear unable to test all rear belts as seats folded and large items stored

Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,677 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,674 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear brake components overheated

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,793 miles

exhaust rusty/poorly secured

front discs worn on inner faces

slight bind at o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,605 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear handbrake performance requires attention

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges. ATT SOON

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 75,581 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 64,366 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,780 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,838 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 49,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,860 miles

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 KWG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWG, 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 KWG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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