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AM08 YMF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,233 mi
Last recorded109,233 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YMF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2025 109,233 miles

Central Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in pipe near rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm third rear seats (7.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 106,426 miles

Nearside Front high beam innoprotive

Pass 21 Mar 2023 104,227 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 93,068 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,800 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,800 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 81,140 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 68,908 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 54,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,525 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 26,525 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,115 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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AM08 YMF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

Is AM08 YMF safe to buy?

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