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AD57 VWP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,345 mi
Last recorded156,345 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VWP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 156,345 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 156,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,956 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly secured.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 148,956 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly secured.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,562 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,212 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 107,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 100,244 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,835 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 82,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 74,100 miles

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

Offside Front Inner starting to wear on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,515 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 38,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,336 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,821 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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AD57 VWP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD57 VWP, 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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AD57 VWP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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