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SG58 ERY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

158,288 mi
Last recorded158,288 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 ERY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

body covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 158,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 142,928 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 127,243 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 127,241 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 108,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 96,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 96,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 86,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 86,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 82,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60v16 95v (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60v16 95v (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner sides worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,706 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,835 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,832 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,303 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 29,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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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SG58 ERY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SG58 ERY, 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 SG58 ERY registered?

SG58 ERY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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