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AN08 HEU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,753 mi
Last recorded164,753 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 HEU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 164,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 164,743 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened wheel arch /outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 159,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and cracking visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 159,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and cracking visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 153,478 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 153,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 146,882 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear broken, exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, and worn low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 146,881 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand lever siezed on caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear broken, exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, and worn low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 137,866 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,865 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 131,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 131,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,954 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,706 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 115,706 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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Pass 23 Feb 2017 105,510 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,665 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,915 miles

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 5 Mar 2013 70,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,986 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,011 miles

Offside front tyre worn very inner edge.

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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AN08 HEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AN08 HEU, 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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What year was AN08 HEU registered?

AN08 HEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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