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YG08 HCV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

280,458 mi
Last recorded280,458 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 280,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective On center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 273,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 266,836 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR + NSF inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 257,941 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 257,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working side light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 245,057 miles

Centre brake light inoperative.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight damage to lamp lens - clear film holding together.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 232,928 miles

Central Rear Upper h igh level brake light dim

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 220,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 209,440 miles

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

Rear Upper High level brake light out

Fail 30 Jan 2018 209,439 miles

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

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

Rear Upper High level brake light out

Pass 27 Jul 2017 196,000 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light out

Pass 27 Jan 2017 182,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 182,259 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 165,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust heat shield lose back box

Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,360 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,829 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn low 2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,000 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 87,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,066 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YG08 HCV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YG08 HCV, 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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YG08 HCV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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