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SL08 ZLX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

319,273 mi
Last recorded319,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 319,273 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 300,628 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 283,620 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 283,596 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 267,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum power steering noisy (2.3.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 267,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 253,341 miles

power steering noisy in operation

Fail 9 Oct 2017 253,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 12 Apr 2017 243,913 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 243,911 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 225,149 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 206,396 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 206,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 178,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 145,636 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,084 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 121,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,013 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SL08 ZLX 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 68.2%.

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 ZLX, 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 ZLX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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