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YG58 PGE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,633 mi
Last recorded138,633 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 PGE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,633 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 138,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 132,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 125,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,752 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,496 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 115,426 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,368 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,109 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,366 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear tyre starting to split on inner and outer beads

Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2012 78,798 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,140 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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YG58 PGE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG58 PGE, 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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YG58 PGE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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