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PK08 DXE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,182 mi
Last recorded42,182 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 DXE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 42,182 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,087 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,365 miles

rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2011 23,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

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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PK08 DXE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK08 DXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 DXE registered?

PK08 DXE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is PK08 DXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 DXE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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