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PX58 YXJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,966 mi
Last recorded173,966 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 YXJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 173,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 173,962 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 150,309 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 150,309 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 152,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 146,241 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 136,584 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,535 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 128,665 miles

Both rear suspension trailing arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,910 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,434 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,344 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,044 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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PX58 YXJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 PX58 YXJ, 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 PX58 YXJ registered?

PX58 YXJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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