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YP08 SVU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,883 mi
Last recorded178,883 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 SVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 178,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 178,883 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 168,194 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2019 168,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 152,835 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 141,326 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger corroded (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 109,269 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE VALVES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED

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

O/S/R SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKKING (ONE SECTION)

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

REAR/REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY

Fail 18 Jun 2015 109,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRE VALVES SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED

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

O/S/R SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKKING (ONE SECTION)

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

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

REAR/REAR SEATS FOLDED AWAY

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,500 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 68,800 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 68,790 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,131 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 SVU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SVU, 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 YP08 SVU registered?

YP08 SVU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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