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PV57 VDN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,646 mi
Last recorded173,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV57 VDN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 173,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides has lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 169,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 161,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 151,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 135,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 129,374 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 118,494 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 118,494 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 108,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 94,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,586 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,230 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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PV57 VDN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PV57 VDN, 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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PV57 VDN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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