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VK58 YPR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,548 mi
Last recorded114,548 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK58 YPR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 114,548 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2025 109,265 miles

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

cosmetic damage to nearside,not affecting security or opperation,no sharp edges

passenger seats not presented with vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2024 102,669 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 102,667 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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

upper stop light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,614 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,578 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 69,578 miles

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load o/s/r (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,835 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 58,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,484 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 43,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YPR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK58 YPR, 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 VK58 YPR registered?

VK58 YPR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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