MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy underseal over previous repairs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective a bit dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective a bit dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radias arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy underseal over previous repairs. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective a bit dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective a bit dim. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radias arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repair area covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper section damaged & tape placed over damage. No sharp edges at time of test.
Nearside Rear slight lag on service brake initial application
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Offside & nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to attachment points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Below gearbox at inner section (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside rear support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bumper section damaged & tape placed over damage. No sharp edges at time of test.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear slight lag on service brake initial application
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Offside & nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to attachment points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heatsheilds insecure
o/s mirror cover insecure
o/s mirror glass cracked
slight bind at o/s/r
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heatsheilds insecure
o/s mirror cover insecure
o/s mirror glass cracked
slight bind at o/s/r
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front door trim loose
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
nearside front brake sticking slightly
nearside front door trim loose
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SY08 VWV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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