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VA08 FTN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 FTN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 111,032 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 111,032 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,214 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 103,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

engine cover fitted

exhaust back box heat shield loose

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 103,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust system has a leak of gases and exhaust deteriorating would advice to change

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

N/s/r tyre worn from inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,949 miles

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

rear silencer

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,630 miles

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

front brake pads & fluid low

Fail 3 Oct 2013 74,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads & fluid low

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 46,971 miles

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

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

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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VA08 FTN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VA08 FTN, 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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What year was VA08 FTN registered?

VA08 FTN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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