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AB08 TMO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,024 mi
Last recorded149,024 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,024 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 142,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2022 142,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 135,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 135,182 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,334 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 114,522 miles

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))

front brake discs and pads worn/deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated/perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,214 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 86,028 miles

Engine cover fitted restricting visibility

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

Nearside Rear Brake pads wearing low

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle under covers fitted restricting visibility

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,777 miles

chip in windscreen on offside

Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

chip in windscreen on offside

Pass 19 Dec 2014 65,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,600 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 50,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 33,603 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,974 miles

topped up engine oil level very low

Fail 11 May 2011 23,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

topped up engine oil level very low

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 TMO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TMO, 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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What year was AB08 TMO registered?

AB08 TMO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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