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VU58 ZHN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,565 mi
Last recorded165,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 ZHN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 165,565 miles

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

oil level on min

Pass 24 Jan 2023 157,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 146,394 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Diesel from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 137,562 miles

corrosion rear brake discs

Fail 24 Jul 2019 137,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2018 135,307 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,609 miles

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,013 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Mirror damaged

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 7 Apr 2015 115,204 miles

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,495 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both front tyres just legal 1.6mm

security of rear exhaust heat shields

wear in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,256 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leval below max leval

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,240 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,271 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZHN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU58 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

VU58 ZHN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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