MOT Status
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213,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front radiator lower support insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
offside top strut bearing slightly worn
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front strut top mount slightly tight
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear hi-level stop lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front strut top mount slightly tight
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear hi-level stop lamp not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front strut top mount slightly tight
hi-level stop lamp not working
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front strut top mount slightly tight
hi-level stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front strut top mount slightly tight
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust mounts corroded
hi-level stop lamp not working
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release directly behind drivers seat (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front strut top mount slightly tight
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust mounts corroded
hi-level stop lamp not working
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
hi-level stop lamp not working
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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AB08 BZE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 AB08 BZE, 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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AB08 BZE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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