MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,379 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir as it has been over filled (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir as it has been over filled (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Both rear and offside front tyres cracked
Both rear and offside front tyres cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror. ()
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Inner outer edges starting to wear.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint back box to front pipe. (7.1.2)
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror. ()
Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner outer edges starting to wear.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint back box to front pipe. (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SH08 SVE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 SVE, 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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SH08 SVE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 2008.
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