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VE08 YBA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,016 mi
Last recorded154,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 154,016 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,053 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 143,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 130,960 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 130,960 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side housing damaged (1.4.A.2b)

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

some damage to o/s door mirror but vision to rear ok

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,402 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges & worn to 2mm only 215/60/16

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,467 miles

emissions too low for print out

front brake pads worn approx 80%

n/s rear tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions too low for print out

front brake pads worn approx 80%

n/s rear tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,777 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 103,777 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,011 miles

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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VE08 YBA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE08 YBA, 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 VE08 YBA registered?

VE08 YBA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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