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AF08 JEH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,433 mi
Last recorded160,433 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JEH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 160,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 160,431 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 149,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 139,195 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Difficult to disengage some times (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and tyre required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 139,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f and o/s/r ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Difficult to disengage some times (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn and tyre required very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 130,225 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror cover missing

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe and centre to tail very corroded and required very soon (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 130,223 miles

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre, belt stalk not able to clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Door mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both and required very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe and centre to tail very corroded and required very soon (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,079 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure In mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 113,078 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure In mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 97,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 29 Nov 2017 97,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 83,750 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,956 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 76,956 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,503 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,857 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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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AF08 JEH 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 65%.

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 AF08 JEH, 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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AF08 JEH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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