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VK08 VKC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,176 mi
Last recorded119,176 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VKC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 119,176 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,089 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 116,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 110,211 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 110,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,519 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,428 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner sidewall and is also worn uneven! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,982 miles

Note! nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,208 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 83,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,347 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 72,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,842 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 43,928 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,328 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 VKC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VK08 VKC, 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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VK08 VKC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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