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YS57 UGR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,532 mi
Last recorded116,532 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 UGR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 110,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 106,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,154 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,256 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,721 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges, Both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,196 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre low on outter edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,989 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,981 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 35,239 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 29,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,495 miles

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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YS57 UGR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS57 UGR, 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 YS57 UGR registered?

YS57 UGR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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