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YG58 ZGU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted to offside rear seat, offside middle row seat & centre seat middlew row

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,795 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted to offside rear seat, offside middle row seat & centre seat middlew row

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 ZGU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG58 ZGU registered?

YG58 ZGU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is YG58 ZGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 ZGU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG58 ZGU have outstanding finance?

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