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RV57 OBJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,444 mi
Last recorded116,444 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 OBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,444 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 116,404 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 113,311 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 113,311 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,661 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 109,661 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 102,620 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jul 2021 102,620 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,895 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly distorted

offside front washer jet slightly misalined

Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,032 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x7

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2019 96,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x7

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs showing signs of wear

nearside front fog lamp bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,506 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 87,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer lens cracked

Offside Lower outer sill dented

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer lens cracked

Offside Lower outer sill dented

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 1002 fitted (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 81,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,525 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,997 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,540 miles

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)

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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RV57 OBJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RV57 OBJ, 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 RV57 OBJ registered?

RV57 OBJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is RV57 OBJ safe to buy?

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