MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,244 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil residue on engine sump
Rear suspension shockers and coil springs corroded
Underbody corrosion floor and sills
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
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leak underbody corrosion suspension components rusty
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
child seats
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
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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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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