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YG08 UFM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,244 mi
Last recorded201,244 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 201,244 miles

Oil residue on engine sump

Rear suspension shockers and coil springs corroded

Underbody corrosion floor and sills

Fail 20 Sep 2021 201,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil residue on engine sump

Rear suspension shockers and coil springs corroded

Underbody corrosion floor and sills

Pass 23 Sep 2020 196,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2019 187,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak underbody corrosion suspension components rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2018 177,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 166,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front short lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended Front short lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak Engine area covered ()

Plastic engine and floor covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 166,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Front short lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended Front short lower arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak Engine area covered ()

Plastic engine and floor covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 158,091 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic engine and floor covers fitted.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 158,091 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bracket snapped and holed. (7.1.2)

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated and slight blow.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic engine and floor covers fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 147,328 miles

child seats

Fail 6 Oct 2015 147,328 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats

Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,353 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 138,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,177 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 35,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,789 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

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 UFM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFM, 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 UFM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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