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YG08 HKE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

225,833 mi
Last recorded225,833 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HKE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 225,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 225,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 209,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 194,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 176,642 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 176,638 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 168,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 158,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Mar 2015 132,782 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Sep 2014 116,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,989 miles

o/s/r tyre has a nail

Pass 7 Sep 2013 86,098 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 54,241 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,933 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake discs poor worn and pitted on face

osf fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,933 miles

all brake discs poor worn and pitted on face

osf fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,813 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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YG08 HKE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HKE, 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 YG08 HKE registered?

YG08 HKE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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