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YR08 PRV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 PRV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 141,886 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 141,886 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working Both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,656 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 100,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,871 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,811 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,374 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 71,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 59,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

high level stop lamp inop

o/s/r tread low on inner tread

Fail 2 Apr 2015 59,215 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

high level stop lamp inop

o/s/r tread low on inner tread

Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,206 miles

All 4 brake discs are showing signs of wear.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,206 miles

All 4 brake discs are showing signs of wear.

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,229 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 PRV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

YR08 PRV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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