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RY57 ZFK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,677 mi
Last recorded224,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 224,677 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

both sides rear suspension componants slighty corroded

rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 213,838 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 213,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 206,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 206,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 190,205 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2020 157,881 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 141,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 135,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracked windscreen but not in drivers direct view

Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,973 miles

Offside Rear light cluster slightly deteriorated

battery in low state

Fail 24 Feb 2017 92,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear light cluster slightly deteriorated

battery in low state

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,151 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 69,200 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 69,200 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 60,494 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 34,740 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 ZFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZFK, 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 ZFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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