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RK58 SVA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,811 mi
Last recorded119,811 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 SVA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,811 miles

exhaust back box corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,631 miles

exhaust back box corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,608 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 119,602 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 118,029 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes BOTH SIDES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,991 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,523 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.97MM WEARING EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.64MM WEARING EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 4.64MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 96,493 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

lh rear lamp one led missing

Pass 5 May 2015 85,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,787 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,301 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 SVA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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