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VU58 TCZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

235,711 mi
Last recorded235,711 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 TCZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 235,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 222,588 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 222,576 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective back seat not locking (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed door (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level slightly low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 210,762 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 210,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 199,814 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 199,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 191,311 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 174,409 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 160,861 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 160,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,469 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 148,469 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offsides front innere tyre worn down

Pass 21 Jul 2014 133,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,249 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 119,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 106,715 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,958 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 91,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake lever slightly high

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,308 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 61,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 61,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VU58 TCZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU58 TCZ, 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 VU58 TCZ registered?

VU58 TCZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is VU58 TCZ safe to buy?

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