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RY57 YVW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,436 mi
Last recorded231,436 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 231,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 220,619 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 211,687 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Jun 2016 211,641 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2015 199,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 133,538 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 133,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,616 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,600 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,195 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 38,195 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 30,163 miles

please note near side front seat is fitted with a special motability seat

Fail 4 Jan 2011 23,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 23,572 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 YVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

RY57 YVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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