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YF08 SOU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SOU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,840 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 101,822 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front chair has excesive movement

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,746 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,725 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall splitting

Fail 24 Mar 2016 81,725 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre side wall splitting

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,037 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 63,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,734 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 49,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 47,669 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,256 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 40,256 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,004 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 SOU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YF08 SOU, 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 YF08 SOU registered?

YF08 SOU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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