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SH08 FHK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,449 mi
Last recorded250,449 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 FHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 250,449 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside swing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 248,585 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside & Offside Front shockers slight leak

Nearside & Offside Front tyres near limits

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear trailing arm bushes

Offside headlight insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 248,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low

Nearside & Offside Front shockers slight leak

Nearside & Offside Front tyres near limits

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear trailing arm bushes

Offside headlight insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 243,123 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 236,342 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 236,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 232,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 223,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 214,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 194,608 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 177,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 177,323 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 160,431 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 140,971 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 140,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,263 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 107,268 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both side rear brake discs slighrly worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,698 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,674 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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SH08 FHK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH08 FHK, 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 SH08 FHK registered?

SH08 FHK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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