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AE08 RKJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

236,455 mi
Last recorded236,455 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 236,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 236,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 231,663 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 224,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Especially Nearside Front

Fail 21 Mar 2024 224,791 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Especially Nearside Front

Pass 29 Mar 2023 215,234 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 215,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 205,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 205,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rears 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 197,009 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 191,413 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable hanging down under vehicle (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

general underbody corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2020 191,376 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable hanging down under vehicle (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system poor condition

general underbody corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2019 183,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 177,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 167,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 167,801 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 160,340 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 153,410 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 153,403 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,500 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 135,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres geting close 3mm ish

heatshield adrift at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2013 135,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres geting close 3mm ish

heatshield adrift at rear

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,864 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,861 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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AE08 RKJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AE08 RKJ, 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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AE08 RKJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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