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YR58 OSD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,572 mi
Last recorded130,572 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 OSD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 130,572 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 130,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2016 106,669 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 106,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,716 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 83,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,651 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 39,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,821 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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YR58 OSD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR58 OSD, 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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YR58 OSD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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