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A13 OLJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,583 mi
Last recorded43,583 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 41,620 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 39,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2019 39,751 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perishing on edges and splitting on sidewalls

nearside rear trailing arm bush worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,618 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 30,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,574 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 26,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 22,039 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,831 miles

unable to check rearmost seatbelts seats folded down and boot full

Pass 31 May 2012 16,127 miles

rearmost seats folded down

Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,320 miles

unable to check both rear seatbelt stalks due to seats folded down/boot full

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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A13 OLJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A13 OLJ, 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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A13 OLJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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