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YJ58 YOC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

245,011 mi
Last recorded245,011 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ58 YOC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 245,011 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 245,011 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 237,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 219,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 219,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 206,937 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 206,937 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 192,713 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 192,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 183,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 176,997 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side low (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2017 176,553 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour White smoke (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets too high (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side low (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 168,532 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 152,764 miles

Exhaust rear box rusty and deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 152,725 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rear box rusty and deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 142,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 142,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 126,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,447 miles

engine covers and tray fitted, obscuring views of testable items

Pass 4 Mar 2015 116,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Mar 2015 116,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust boxslightly corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,397 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,878 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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YJ58 YOC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YJ58 YOC, 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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YJ58 YOC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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