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AA08 PAO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 132,807 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 132,779 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 126,522 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 123,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 117,477 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,951 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inside edges

nearside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,287 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 95,229 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 84,719 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 80,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,781 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,960 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 58,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2011 40,176 miles

unable to fully check n/s/f seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 3 May 2011 40,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to fully check n/s/f seat belt child seat fitted

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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AA08 PAO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AA08 PAO, 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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AA08 PAO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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