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SK58 LUY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 LUY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,755 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 144,733 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to open (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 122,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 104,505 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

wiper blades worn

Fail 24 May 2017 104,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST BRACKETS HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,108 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,675 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,894 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,444 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,631 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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SK58 LUY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK58 LUY, 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 SK58 LUY registered?

SK58 LUY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is SK58 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 LUY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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