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PL08 LVH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 LVH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2022 117,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,066 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 115,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 111,987 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,036 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing edges.

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,467 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,530 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s front tyre slightly perished

Fail 31 May 2016 82,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre slightly perished

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,460 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,149 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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PL08 LVH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL08 LVH, 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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PL08 LVH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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