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SP58 VTW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,868 mi
Last recorded166,868 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 VTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 166,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 158,100 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 158,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,570 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 149,529 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened rear roll bar drop link n/s very worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,071 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 141,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 126,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 106,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,016 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,336 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 87,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,758 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,856 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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SP58 VTW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP58 VTW, 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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SP58 VTW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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