MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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 ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
O/s/r tyre scrubbing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly damaged
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is RY57 VKJ safe to buy?
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