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SW08 HSN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,199 mi
Last recorded162,199 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 HSN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 162,199 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 162,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play partially seized causing spring to wind up during turning (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,500 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 134,443 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 120,964 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 101,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,609 miles

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank strap rusty

Fail 17 Apr 2018 85,377 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position handle broken not returning (8.4.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort may need cable too? (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank strap rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,053 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 71,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front tyres worn smooth on inside edges

Pass 12 May 2016 64,670 miles

Centre exhaust hanger missing, but system still adequately supported

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 58,677 miles

Exhaust centre & rear section's corroded

N/S Mirror glass cracked

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 51,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2013 43,159 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 34,549 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,575 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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SW08 HSN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SW08 HSN, 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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SW08 HSN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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