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AA08 PBF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,759 mi
Last recorded147,759 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 PBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 147,759 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 arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 147,759 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 131,842 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 131,842 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 116,610 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 116,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,136 miles

Rear Suspension compliance bushes both sides worn

Fail 24 Jun 2020 100,135 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension compliance bushes both sides worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,541 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 93,538 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Hinge bolts loose (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin Exhaust to manifold leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,954 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 38,954 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,703 miles

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 7 May 2014 14,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 12,258 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,892 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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AA08 PBF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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