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YP58 PKY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,268 mi
Last recorded235,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 PKY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 235,268 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear os/ns both rear suspension components have rust

Fail 5 Jan 2026 235,268 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear os/ns both rear suspension components have rust

Pass 27 Jan 2025 232,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 232,473 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 217,711 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 217,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount rough when rotated

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 203,640 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 203,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 192,217 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bushes starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 180,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 163,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 163,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 146,553 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 146,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 128,460 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 128,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 105,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,162 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 94,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,253 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,910 miles

Offside Rear 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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YP58 PKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP58 PKY, 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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YP58 PKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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