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AM08 YLW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

257,082 mi
Last recorded257,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YLW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 257,082 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 246,024 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 234,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 234,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 225,031 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 215,155 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 181,983 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 181,427 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 163,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 144,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,230 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heatshield adrift

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,493 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on inner edge shoulder

o/s/f tyre starting to get low

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge shoulder

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,291 miles

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

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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AM08 YLW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AM08 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM08 YLW?

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What year was AM08 YLW registered?

AM08 YLW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AM08 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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