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AN08 UMG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

132,101 mi
Last recorded132,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 UMG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 132,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 126,809 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 126,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 121,493 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 121,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 114,073 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 114,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,371 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 108,371 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,890 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 103,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 97,046 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 97,046 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 90,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 79,293 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,276 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2014 53,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,754 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 42,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,297 miles

wipers wearing.rear seats down unable to check rear seat belts properly.tyre montoring system warning light on.

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 UMG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

AN08 UMG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AN08 UMG safe to buy?

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