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VK58 AEF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 AEF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026
Pass 7 Jan 2025 111,264 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Ramp frame heavily corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seatbelts unable to be as back is full

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023

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

Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear Pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Non obligatory position light not working

Wheelchair ramp frame corroded & holed

Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,396 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Non obligatory position light not working

Wheelchair ramp frame corroded & holed

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer non obligatory position light not working

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 91,810 miles

Offside Side repeater missing in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer non obligatory position light not working

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe near front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - corroded & pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - corroded & pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 79,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre- 2.7mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre- 2.7mm tread depth

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,390 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2015 53,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,229 miles

Vehicle has been modified to meet a specific requirement

Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,187 miles

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

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 Front 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,499 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 27,497 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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VK58 AEF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VK58 AEF, 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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VK58 AEF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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