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RY57 VJU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,970 mi
Last recorded195,970 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 195,970 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 195,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 189,723 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 189,723 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 184,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 184,852 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 181,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear rubber bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake performance only just met minimum effort

Fail 25 Jul 2020 180,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 164,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm & inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2018 153,191 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 153,190 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,280 miles

Nearside Rear secondary side light in/op

Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside secondary side light in/op

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,965 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 83,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,123 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust near suport bkt causing slight leak

general wear on under-side etc

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,123 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust near suport bkt causing slight leak

general wear on under-side etc

Pass 25 May 2012 49,636 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,668 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 47,668 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,611 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 VJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 RY57 VJU, 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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RY57 VJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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