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RV08 YFB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

337,863 mi
Last recorded337,863 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 337,863 miles

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

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)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 315,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 315,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear main (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 281,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 256,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 221,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 194,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013
Pass 2 Aug 2012 121,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 116,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 94,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV08 YFB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV08 YFB, 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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RV08 YFB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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