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AO08 ORF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,706 mi
Last recorded158,706 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ORF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 158,706 miles

Nearside headlamp brackets damaged

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 158,706 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp brackets damaged

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

drivers side mirror glass damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2024 156,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 156,903 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,929 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 154,929 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged n/s rear split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 151,161 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front mud flap loose

Fail 9 Sep 2022 151,161 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle hanger corroded off leaving large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front low and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front has no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip and crack (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front mud flap loose

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,830 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 147,830 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 141,962 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 138,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 131,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,279 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and worn unevenly.

Offside rear tyre cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 123,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,415 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,194 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,614 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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AO08 ORF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO08 ORF, 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 AO08 ORF registered?

AO08 ORF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AO08 ORF safe to buy?

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