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VN08 NZA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,821 mi
Last recorded170,821 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 NZA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 170,821 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 170,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear rubber bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm tread depth and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 155,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 147,315 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 130,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 130,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 130,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 125,589 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 120,869 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 120,869 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,116 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,118 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,352 miles

o/s/r disc wearing unevenly

rear seats folded down unable to check 2x rear seat belts

Fail 6 Apr 2011 63,352 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r disc wearing unevenly

rear seats folded down unable to check 2x rear seat belts

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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VN08 NZA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN08 NZA, 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 VN08 NZA registered?

VN08 NZA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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