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YH08 JYV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

165,627 mi
Last recorded165,627 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JYV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 165,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 160,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 156,746 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 156,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 149,614 miles

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

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

hi vis stop light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2020 145,491 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 142,529 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 140,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,582 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,487 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,709 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 95,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 81,550 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,035 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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YH08 JYV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH08 JYV, 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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What year was YH08 JYV registered?

YH08 JYV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 JYV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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