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RY57 NVC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

320,964 mi
Last recorded320,964 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 NVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 320,964 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 316,149 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 274,064 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 274,020 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 235,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 205,453 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 205,453 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 163,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 149,629 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 149,371 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,131 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 111,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,031 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,241 miles

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

far rear seats folded, unable to fully inspect seat belts

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,239 miles

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

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

far rear seats folded, unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,373 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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RY57 NVC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 RY57 NVC, 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 RY57 NVC registered?

RY57 NVC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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