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RX08 KYE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 KYE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 143,090 miles

Engine MIL indicating a malfunction

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 143,085 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill pipes/injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine MIL indicating a malfunction

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 143,070 miles

Fuel system component leaking spill pipes/injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine MIL indicating a malfunction

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outstanding recall found This vehicle has been recalled since at least 25 February 2023. Contact a FORD dealership to arrange for repairs.

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All of them (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 142,238 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL indicating a malfunction

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 142,230 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine MIL indicating a malfunction

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 140,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 134,313 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 134,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 120,661 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

eml lamp on

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 14 May 2018 120,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated centre row centre seat (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

eml lamp on

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2016 102,992 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slighty out of shape

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

eml lamp on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,063 miles

ENG TRAY AND UNDER CARRIAGE TRAY FITTED

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,063 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear sides (2.4.G.2)

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

log on ref robin carol,vosa /dvsa

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,063 miles

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear sides (2.4.G.2)

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

log on ref robin carol,vosa /dvsa

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,408 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 60,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,529 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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RX08 KYE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX08 KYE, 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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RX08 KYE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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