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SW57 FPG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,018 mi
Last recorded121,018 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 FPG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,018 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 121,018 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,318 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 101,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at end of life. perforated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2019 101,461 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at end of life. perforated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 90,040 miles

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

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

Suspect wheel alignment out of spec as both front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 80,200 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 22 May 2017 80,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge & perishing

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 24 May 2016 71,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 24 May 2016 71,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 30 May 2015 62,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres low & wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 54,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,070 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,479 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 39,509 miles

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

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

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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SW57 FPG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW57 FPG, 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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SW57 FPG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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