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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central brake light n/w
Nearside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn smooth
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central brake light n/w
Nearside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn smooth
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge getting close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slightly fading (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres worn on edges getting close to inner cords (strong advise)
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge getting close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slightly fading (0.1 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
both rear tyres worn on edges getting close to inner cords (strong advise)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 4 ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 4 ()
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear passenger seats ()
rear exhaust heat shield is loose
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear passenger seats ()
Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust heat shield is loose
all rear seat belts not tested due to child seats
one out out of four n/s rear side light in not working
only one n/s and o/s windscreen washer jet is working
rear exhaust heat sheild is loose
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
all rear seat belts not tested due to child seats
front brake pads are getting low
o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge
one out out of four n/s rear side light in not working
only one n/s and o/s windscreen washer jet is working
rear exhaust heat sheild is loose
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr centre osrr and nsrr ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr centre osrr and nsrr ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
uneven tread wear on inner edges of o/s & n/s rear tyres
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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A262 JEF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 A262 JEF, 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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A262 JEF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2008.
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