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SL08 ZLZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 ZLZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2023 130,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 125,543 miles

front pads getting low

rear axel bushes perished

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Fail 27 May 2022 125,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front pads getting low

rear axel bushes perished

slight play in n/s/r drop link

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,968 miles

exhaust rusty

rear suspenion arms rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,985 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,268 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

damp nearside end of steering rack

different size tyres fitted front to rear

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,922 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,143 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 66,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,500 miles

both front tyres near limit n/s/rear nail in tyre o/s/f tyre tread braking up

Fail 23 May 2013 64,500 miles

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

both front tyres near limit n/s/rear nail in tyre o/s/f tyre tread braking up

Pass 25 May 2012 57,413 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2011 52,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop lamp not working

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 ZLZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL08 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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