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YK58 UMD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

199,919 mi
Last recorded199,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 UMD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 199,919 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 181,854 miles

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

Slight handbrake travel, it appears the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Nov 2021 175,037 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 tyre edges worn

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

all rear seats not fitted at time of test / using as a work van

Fail 2 Nov 2021 175,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 tyre edges worn

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

all rear seats not fitted at time of test / using as a work van

Pass 12 Oct 2020 170,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

wear/stiffness in front shock top mount(nearside)

Fail 8 Oct 2020 170,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

wear/stiffness in front shock top mount(nearside)

Pass 1 Nov 2019 161,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front nearside side /fog lamp lens broken

Fail 31 Oct 2019 161,304 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front nearside side /fog lamp lens broken

Fail 29 Oct 2019 161,256 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever defective (1.1.6 (d))

Position lamp not working offside front sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads below legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside front tyres showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 145,403 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 145,396 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,767 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 122,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

uneven wear/deterioration to rear offside tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2016 122,309 miles

Steering system excessively tight nearside shock top mount siezed (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

uneven wear/deterioration to rear offside tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2015 107,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 107,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 90,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 76,486 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,479 miles

front offside tyre side wall damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2012 64,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front offside tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,128 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 52,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YK58 UMD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YK58 UMD, 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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YK58 UMD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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