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YH58 RSV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,010 mi
Last recorded173,010 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 RSV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 173,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tin shield

Fail 2 Oct 2023 173,010 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tin shield

Pass 19 Oct 2022 160,627 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 160,627 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 153,932 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 153,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 147,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge )(215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 15 Oct 2019 142,070 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,057 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 135,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,687 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing

n/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,061 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroded

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,069 miles

both rear discs slight worn

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,945 miles

n/s/r tyre outter wall perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 92,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r tyre outter wall perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 82,456 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,453 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,398 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust system & hangers corroded

offside front steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,603 miles

damage to front bumper

Fail 17 Oct 2011 57,603 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

damage to front bumper

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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YH58 RSV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YH58 RSV, 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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YH58 RSV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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