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SK58 UBH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,097 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,095 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 90,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,252 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 84,251 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,289 miles

all running gear badly corroded

both rear handbrake cables stop ends at calipers badly corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 79,288 miles

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

all running gear badly corroded

both rear handbrake cables stop ends at calipers badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing rough on rotation

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,657 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 71,657 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,562 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,562 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,886 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,885 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,394 miles

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

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge (225/50/17

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Sep 2016 56,392 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

both front tyres devoid of tread inner edge (225/50/17

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,166 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 46,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush popped out (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 35,502 miles

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

offside rear brake disc looks overheated brake must been sticking on hence pads wore away

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,829 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,738 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 22,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,412 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 UBH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK58 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

SK58 UBH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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