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VO08 OGN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 OGN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear N/S + O/S - Traling Arm Bushes Worn

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,261 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT + REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH SIDE (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 89,261 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT + REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose BOTH SIDE (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 87,054 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 87,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust pipe has a big hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 84,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,342 miles

Both sides front and nearside rear tyre valves slightly perished

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Oil leak Gear box ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides at bottom end (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,542 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 65,524 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear from inside

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,205 miles

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

far rear seats folded preventing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,969 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 OGN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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