MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both front tyres slightly wearing on edges
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
offside front brake pads 80% worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VA57 XWH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VA57 XWH, 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 VA57 XWH registered?
VA57 XWH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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