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YG08 HLE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

339,111 mi
Last recorded339,111 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 HLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 339,111 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Damp around power steering reservoir/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 294,646 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 252,077 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 197,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 157,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front inner rack has slight play

Fail 16 Feb 2015 157,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front inner rack has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 148,300 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 146,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,083 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 132,082 miles

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

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 HLE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

YG08 HLE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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