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VK08 DZC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,301 mi
Last recorded162,301 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 DZC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 162,301 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2022 162,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2021 150,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 147,492 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 147,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 134,090 miles

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,143 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stork (5.2.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 106,792 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,558 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,759 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,344 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,655 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing on edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,164 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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VK08 DZC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK08 DZC, 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 VK08 DZC registered?

VK08 DZC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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