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SW08HVK
2008 FORD GALAXY
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration SW08HVK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model GALAXY
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 07 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 222,745 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 222,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 216,007 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 208,084 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge vary worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central mount (6.1.2 (a))
7 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 208,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge vary worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central mount (6.1.2 (a))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 201,939 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 201,939 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 194,336 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 194,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,387 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 189,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,158 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020 13 Jun 202622 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 177,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Off side rear tyre is worn extremely near to the limit , suggest attention soon !................................................
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,341 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 169,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- unable to check front wipers as washers dont work
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,921 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
16 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working bulbs (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
27 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,144 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover and undertray fitted.
20 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50x17 (4.1.D.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Engine cover and undertray fitted.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,790 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202630 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,488 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
30 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,034 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,454 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,696 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202623 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
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SW08HVK was registered on 2008-07-21
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