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YG08 PYP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 PYP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 130,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,832 miles

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Advise engine management light shows fault

Fail 25 Jan 2018 116,832 miles

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

Advise both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Advise engine management light shows fault

Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,568 miles

Advise front pads getting low

Advise n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm forward bush worn

Advise o/s/f flexible brake hose rubber gromit worn

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 96,707 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Fail 23 Dec 2015 96,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,961 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,088 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

unable to check rear seatbelts

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,902 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,201 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 64,201 miles

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

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

high level brake light inoperative

offside door mirror damaged

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 PYP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YG08 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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