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RV08 YFO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,472 mi
Last recorded160,472 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YFO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 160,472 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers broken

rear suspension arms rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2022 160,385 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BROKEN X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 145,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 138,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 138,379 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure underside (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 133,062 miles

Offside Rear run flat fitted, advise replacement

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

middle exhaust securing bracket snapped

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 May 2019 133,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear run flat fitted, advise replacement

middle exhaust securing bracket snapped

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2018 120,800 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)

Fail 10 May 2018 120,688 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 May 2017 117,467 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose/insecure rattle

under trays fitted obsuring some items

Pass 16 May 2016 108,981 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 108,981 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 99,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 90,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 82,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,367 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,367 miles

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

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

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

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 YFO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YFO, 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 YFO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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