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VF57 LCN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,496 mi
Last recorded151,496 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 LCN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 151,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake cable corroded

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

Pass 23 May 2023 137,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 May 2023 137,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 125,056 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2021 115,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2021 115,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2020 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,316 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 91,302 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 82,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,064 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,631 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades smeary

Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,315 miles

Left rear seat in folded position

Plastic protection tray fitted under engine and transmission

Fail 3 Aug 2011 52,315 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Left rear seat in folded position

Plastic protection tray fitted under engine and transmission

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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VF57 LCN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VF57 LCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF57 LCN registered?

VF57 LCN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is VF57 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 LCN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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