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RY08 EHB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,462 mi
Last recorded157,462 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 157,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 157,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 148,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 140,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 137,558 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 137,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 122,452 miles

Nearside Front sill has dent

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

car very muddy when brought in for test

Fail 28 Mar 2020 122,452 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front sill has dent

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

car very muddy when brought in for test

Pass 28 Mar 2019 106,483 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,754 miles

front brake pads look low and discs in poor condition.

nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,341 miles

Damage to nearside front outer sill.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded & pads very low.

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,454 miles

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

slight wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 17 Mar 2014 63,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,941 miles

nearside outersill damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,015 miles

rear tyres worn low and cut

Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,984 miles

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

deep cuts in rear tyres

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear tyres wearing low on edges recommend attention

steering feels rough recommend attention

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,770 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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RY08 EHB 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 70%.

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 RY08 EHB, 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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RY08 EHB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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