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YP58 SZD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 SZD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,015 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 137,240 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 137,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 130,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,608 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 122,604 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2022 114,066 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,064 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 108,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,894 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,260 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,445 miles

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Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,445 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 76,521 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,521 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,693 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 27,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 27,661 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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YP58 SZD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZD, 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 YP58 SZD registered?

YP58 SZD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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