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AN08 TAN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,110 mi
Last recorded129,110 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 TAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 129,110 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

vehicle is equipped with an undertray and engine cover

Pass 1 Apr 2025 124,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 119,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 @ 2mm wrong rotation (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,533 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 107,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs worn close to spec (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f abs/sensor cable loose

Nearside Front n/s/f passenger door damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s wing mirror damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/r shock lightly misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front o/s/f brake flexi not clipped in properly

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 102,568 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

impact damage to nearside front door

Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,877 miles

coolant level low

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,608 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 89,525 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,576 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,583 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,487 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at middle hanger (7.1.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 74,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,650 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,818 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 53,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,785 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,785 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cover fitted to tow bar ball

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 TAN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TAN, 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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AN08 TAN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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