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VO08 JPF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,149 mi
Last recorded137,149 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 JPF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 127,075 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 120,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement railing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 120,437 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement railing arm, front bush becoming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,450 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 3 Dec 2019 100,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 90,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,985 miles

steering noisy when rocked or turning lock to lock

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers/undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,558 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,571 miles

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N/S & O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE WORN NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS. !!

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGE'S, NEAR TO EXPOSING CORD.!!

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 67,571 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S & O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE WORN NEAR TO MINIMUM THICKNESS. !!

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGE'S, NEAR TO EXPOSING CORD.!!

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,805 miles

CENTRE NEON STOPLIGHT INOPERATIVE.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,177 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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VO08 JPF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VO08 JPF, 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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VO08 JPF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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