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YK58 VAH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,454 mi
Last recorded137,454 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 VAH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 137,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 137,454 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 129,673 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 129,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 123,416 miles

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

handbrake release mechanism intermittently not working

Fail 12 Sep 2022 123,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

handbrake release mechanism intermittently not working

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,940 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 115,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 104,157 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 104,141 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 27 Sep 2018 94,362 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 79,194 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,539 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,930 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 57,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,682 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 25,794 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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YK58 VAH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YK58 VAH, 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 YK58 VAH registered?

YK58 VAH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is YK58 VAH safe to buy?

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