MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp lens smashed
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear heatshield resting on exhaust not likely to fall off
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust tale pipe missing
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front door trim insecure not likely to fall off
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp lens smashed
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear heatshield resting on exhaust not likely to fall off
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust tale pipe missing
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Small cuts in n/s/r tyre tread.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise front brakes slightly worn
advise slight lip front discs
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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SL08 JEJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SL08 JEJ, 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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SL08 JEJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 2008.
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