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AB08 KUK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

285,788 mi
Last recorded285,788 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KUK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 285,788 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil springs are developing deep rust , serviceable at present (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre uneven wear but just legal (5.2.3 (e))

excessive oil leaks under engine / source not known

Fail 28 Aug 2019 285,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced osf head lamp intensity reduced , beam pattern scattered but light effect not to full strength (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt buckle missing rear middle seat stalk {buckle missing } part of seat (7.1.2 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre tread measured stretigically not quite legal . to requiremet (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil springs are developing deep rust , serviceable at present (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre uneven wear but just legal (5.2.3 (e))

excessive oil leaks under engine / source not known

extreme rear seats 6/ 7 adult seat belts unable to inspect due to presenter,s luggage hindering

Pass 25 Sep 2018 272,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 263,932 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 224,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 200,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 200,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 181,003 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 180,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 166,896 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 166,896 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 120,262 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,727 miles

n/s front headlight self leveling device/switch not connected to lower suspension arm as should be but headlight aim correct at time of test this item may become MOT failure item later this year strongly suggest refit

o/s front foglight/sidelight lens badly cracked/damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,509 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres tread area slightly misshapped and wearing slightly unevenly legal at time of test

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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AB08 KUK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AB08 KUK, 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 KUK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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