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YR08 PDK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

189,356 mi
Last recorded189,356 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 PDK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 189,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in o/s front drum stick end

Pass 13 Nov 2021 182,913 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2021 182,913 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2020 177,247 miles

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

slight blow on exhaust front flex

Pass 16 Nov 2019 172,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 164,782 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear only just in limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear anti roll bar corroded

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,920 miles

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 23 Oct 2017 142,913 miles

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

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 27 Oct 2016 114,490 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,127 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 55,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,617 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,772 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 27,772 miles

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

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

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

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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YR08 PDK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR08 PDK, 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 YR08 PDK registered?

YR08 PDK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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