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2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

205,507 mi
Last recorded205,507 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 205,507 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 205,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail siezed-up (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 200,065 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 200,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 190,936 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 190,936 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

tyre size is 215/60/16

Pass 4 Dec 2019 182,990 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 182,990 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 25% not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 173,229 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 173,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 163,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 163,313 miles

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 13 Feb 2017 150,905 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 150,901 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,647 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 135,647 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 121,357 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 121,357 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 105,905 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 105,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,020 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,020 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,071 miles

Front 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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YX08 YRY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 YX08 YRY, 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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YX08 YRY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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