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RY57 VKJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,749 mi
Last recorded146,749 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 VKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 146,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,007 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm / wearing un even on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

general corrosion to under-body

Fail 25 Jul 2019 139,007 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear boot floor/back panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector likely to become detached both rear (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm / wearing un even on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

general corrosion to under-body

Pass 1 Aug 2018 133,102 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 124,596 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 124,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,650 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 94,928 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 94,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,363 miles

O/s/r tyre scrubbing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,295 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,295 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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 VKJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

RY57 VKJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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