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AF08 UYT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,275 mi
Last recorded180,275 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 UYT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 180,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 180,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 170,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 162,350 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 146,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 146,412 miles

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 139,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,500 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,500 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,446 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,381 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,866 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,371 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 86,371 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 81,520 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 81,520 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,017 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 UYT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver 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 AF08 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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