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PJ08 NVD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,890 mi
Last recorded182,890 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 NVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 182,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 174,810 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 163,248 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 163,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 140,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,483 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 25 Mar 2015 122,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 109,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smeary

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,397 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,397 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 130,599 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 130,599 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,574 miles

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

plastic panels fitted not alowing full test

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 NVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

PJ08 NVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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