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YT58 ROU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,059 mi
Last recorded188,059 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 ROU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 188,059 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 188,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH WITH BAR THROUGH IT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH WITH BAR THROUGH IT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 181,599 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 181,590 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 176,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 176,169 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 169,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 200 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 159,332 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 159,332 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 151,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 151,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 146,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 142,619 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,014 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 127,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,824 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 115,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on innerwall

Fail 13 May 2015 115,190 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on innerwall

Pass 15 Nov 2014 108,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 100,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 90,793 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 82,209 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 82,208 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,654 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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YT58 ROU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YT58 ROU, 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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YT58 ROU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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