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YR08 LCY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,285 mi
Last recorded150,285 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 LCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 150,285 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 147,147 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit,,,1.81 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 124,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

play in engine mount/gearbox

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,519 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 100,517 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil level low

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 93,231 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,700 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 81,179 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 81,178 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,857 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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YR08 LCY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR08 LCY, 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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YR08 LCY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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