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YH08 SYF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 SYF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 137,985 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,424 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 135,424 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,843 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,305 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both,inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,546 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

there was no oil in engine

Fail 10 Sep 2018 116,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

there was no oil in engine

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on on edges,passes due to raised tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,passes due to raised tread pattern

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear road springs corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2017 105,893 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on on edges,passes due to raised tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,passes due to raised tread pattern

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear road springs corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,678 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

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

engine cover / undertray

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,013 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working x 3 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 79,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,412 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,338 miles

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

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

rear tyre outer sidewalls perrished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,533 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 57,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SYF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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