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SO57 CUU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,636 mi
Last recorded158,636 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 CUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 158,636 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 144,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf pressure pipe missing (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

ns mirror casing cracked

nsf tyre perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 144,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf pressure pipe missing (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

ns mirror casing cracked

nsf tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,546 miles

Front Windscreen slight damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 137,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front Windscreen slight damage

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,505 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 131,114 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 124,909 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 118,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 109,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,051 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose and hanging down

Front brake discs badly lipped

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 78,657 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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SO57 CUU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO57 CUU, 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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SO57 CUU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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