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YE08 CVP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 CVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,500 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,440 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 61,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 x blowing near rear silencer on pipes (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Plus the side walls have age related cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,535 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 49,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,591 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 43,590 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,291 miles

High level brake light inoperative

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YE08 CVP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YE08 CVP, 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 YE08 CVP registered?

YE08 CVP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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