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AF08 JFW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,339 mi
Last recorded147,339 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 JFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,339 miles

both rear tyres chopping on edge

play n/s/ inner rack joint

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 147,339 miles

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

both rear tyres chopping on edge

play n/s/ inner rack joint

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 139,889 miles

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,620 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,356 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 Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,489 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 89,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,147 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,098 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 64,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 tyres worn unevenley

Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,359 miles

Cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 24,124 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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AF08 JFW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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