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AJ57 UHE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,617 mi
Last recorded186,617 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 UHE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 186,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 186,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 177,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 166,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 155,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,936 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 134,277 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 129,584 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 119,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 103,611 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,575 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,675 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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AJ57 UHE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 AJ57 UHE, 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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AJ57 UHE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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