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SY08 MJK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,638 mi
Last recorded109,638 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 MJK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 109,638 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 86,172 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central stop light not working

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front bushes on rear radius arms deteriorated & corroded

wipers not tested

Fail 29 May 2019 86,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,474 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 78,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,950 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Apr 2016 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,133 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges nearly through to cords

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Apr 2014 59,132 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on outer edges nearly through to cords

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

wipers not tested

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,790 miles

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,080 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perrished on inner and outer sidewalls

rear seatbelts only partially checked due to fitment of childseats

Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre perrished on inner and outer sidewalls

rear seatbelts only partially checked due to fitment of childseats

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

tyres wearing uneven

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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SY08 MJK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY08 MJK, 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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SY08 MJK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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