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RO08 OCZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OCZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,834 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 162,818 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 124,704 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 124,704 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All wheels 1x nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,629 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,610 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,319 miles

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,711 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,692 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,893 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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RO08 OCZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO08 OCZ, 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 RO08 OCZ registered?

RO08 OCZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is RO08 OCZ safe to buy?

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