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YP08 OTJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,546 mi
Last recorded144,546 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OTJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 144,546 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 144,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm corroded excessively (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,099 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 118,725 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 112,826 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))

Pass 29 May 2018 104,523 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,143 miles

Front slight corrosion on inner face of discs

Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre

Pass 27 May 2015 48,593 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 48,593 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 40,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,454 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,535 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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YP08 OTJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP08 OTJ, 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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YP08 OTJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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