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RK58 RZL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,698 mi
Last recorded216,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 RZL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 216,698 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 216,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 205,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 205,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side inner trailing arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2017 182,638 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 182,638 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 160,809 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,394 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 94,091 miles

nearside wing mirror glass broken

Fail 11 Mar 2014 94,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside wing mirror glass broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,191 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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RK58 RZL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK58 RZL, 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 RK58 RZL registered?

RK58 RZL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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