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AV08 FDE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,319 mi
Last recorded149,319 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 144,561 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 144,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 136,687 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,942 miles

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 134,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Maybe glass (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps maybe affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 126,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2020 118,005 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 117,998 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 107,887 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear heat shields loose

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes on rear anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bushes on anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wiper slightly smeary

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear heat shields loose

Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 93,158 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,158 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 87,537 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 75,084 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 63,144 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 63,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,695 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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AV08 FDE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AV08 FDE, 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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AV08 FDE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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