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SO57 KVD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 KVD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 124,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 124,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,107 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,703 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside/nearside (both) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 85,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,303 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded!

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Front suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parts of the exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes require further attention!

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub-frame corroded!

Undertrays and covers fitted

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shock absorbers corroded!

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Front suspension arms corroded

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Requires attention! (2.4.G.2)

Parts of the exhaust system corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes require further attention!

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub-frame corroded!

Undertrays and covers fitted

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 3 mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 68,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 3 mm (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,677 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 17 Apr 2015 58,676 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Feb 2014 50,816 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,522 miles

n/s/rrear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,078 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 KVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO57 KVD, 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 KVD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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