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YE08 MMF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,197 mi
Last recorded208,197 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 MMF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2023 208,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 195,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 181,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 170,670 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 160,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 158,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower slight oil leak to offside rear of engine

Fail 14 Jul 2017 158,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower slight oil leak to offside rear of engine

Pass 29 Jul 2016 144,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 132,936 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,239 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 120,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 103,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s washer jet doesn't hit screen

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s washer jet doesn't hit screen

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,038 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,972 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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YE08 MMF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MMF, 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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YE08 MMF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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