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YF08 KYK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,821 mi
Last recorded147,821 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 KYK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 147,821 miles

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

significant corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 139,167 miles

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 139,167 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear wearing inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 135,770 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 135,770 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,409 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 132,409 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner edges 215/60x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 125,988 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 117,467 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 117,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 215/60x16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre inner tread lumpy

Pass 31 May 2017 112,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,924 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 104,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 96,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 82,173 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,173 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,679 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 68,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,084 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,083 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 43,725 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,725 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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YF08 KYK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YF08 KYK, 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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YF08 KYK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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