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VN08 TYY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,610 mi
Last recorded176,610 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 TYY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 176,610 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 170,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 168,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 166,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on pass limit advise to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2020 166,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on pass limit advise to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,733 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 163,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 157,656 miles

Central Rear outer seat belts clips sticking in lock mode

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 157,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear outer seat belts clips sticking in lock mode

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 154,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 154,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint insecure (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections of exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front mountings of rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2011 37,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TYY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY registered?

VN08 TYY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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