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AN08 HFD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

205,734 mi
Last recorded205,734 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 HFD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 205,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle corroded around arb mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 194,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 187,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 181,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 162,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 158,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 140,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,887 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 106,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition/pads low

offside front tyre tread low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 84,236 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition/pads low

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,372 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 HFD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AN08 HFD, 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 HFD registered?

AN08 HFD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is AN08 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 HFD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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