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PX08 VYS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,646 mi
Last recorded150,646 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 VYS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 150,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 150,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 139,188 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate section has minor leak caused by corrosion at rear of section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 131,875 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 123,529 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front outer sill slightly distorted

Pass 15 May 2018 114,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 4 May 2018 114,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2017 107,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 107,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside / offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 102,759 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 102,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut tread area cords visable (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2015 97,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 97,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 87,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2014 87,754 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 80,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 72,175 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 61,008 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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PX08 VYS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX08 VYS, 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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PX08 VYS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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