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RY57 XKF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,000 mi
Last recorded140,000 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 140,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 139,598 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 139,598 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure rear section and back box mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear sections (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 133,312 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 133,312 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 116,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,769 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,729 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,630 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,334 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 25,176 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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 XKF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY57 XKF registered?

RY57 XKF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is RY57 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 XKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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