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SL58 LVK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,821 mi
Last recorded122,821 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 LVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 122,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust poor condition

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2023 117,239 miles

n/s/r tyre has a possible puncture

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low and has a possible puncture

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Sep 2023 117,193 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a possible puncture

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low and has a possible puncture

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,466 miles

center exhaust silencer slight leak along seam

Fail 29 Sep 2022 111,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust silencer slight leak along seam

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,443 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,441 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear brake discs looks as if its overheated

off side reverse light inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,561 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 101,561 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r and o/s/r back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-60-16 worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades smeering

Fail 2 Apr 2019 80,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s/r and o/s/r back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-60-16 worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both wiper blades smeering

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,430 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

F+R PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S/F+N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.

OIL LEVEL LOW.

Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,135 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front cut in sidewall

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,857 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,261 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,508 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,508 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,665 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 27,253 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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SL58 LVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL58 LVK, 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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SL58 LVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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