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SH58 NKG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 NKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 22 Dec 2020

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019
Fail 7 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat shield

Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,989 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,759 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 125,759 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front fog lamp lens damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Mirror side repeater (1.4.A.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken

Fail 10 Nov 2016 111,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fog lamp lense broken

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,296 miles

front blades smearing slightly

tyres wearing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,293 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front blades smearing slightly

tyres wearing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,844 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP GLASS DAMAGED

Fail 14 Nov 2014 79,844 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP GLASS DAMAGED

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,851 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 68,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,742 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 29 Nov 2011 42,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,972 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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SH58 NKG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SH58 NKG, 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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SH58 NKG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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