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YE58 GWG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,725 mi
Last recorded188,725 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE58 GWG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 188,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 188,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 171,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 171,714 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 153,120 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 141,853 miles

rear engine mount cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2017 141,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear engine mount cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 127,250 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,095 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 99,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,997 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,997 miles

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

front discs lipped and pitted

front pads approx 95% worn

rear pads approx 75% worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,368 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 48,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,541 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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YE58 GWG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE58 GWG, 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 YE58 GWG registered?

YE58 GWG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is YE58 GWG safe to buy?

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