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AV08 GFE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

214,129 mi
Last recorded214,129 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 214,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and near sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 206,116 miles

Front number plate worn

Rear n/side tyre worn

Pass 7 Jun 2024 197,844 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low

Rear exhaust slight leak

Pass 30 May 2023 192,981 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 May 2022 185,683 miles

Front number plate worn.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 29 May 2021 178,155 miles

Front number plate showing signs of wear.

Turbo whistling slightly may need attention soon.

Pass 3 Jun 2020 171,400 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount

rear plate / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on rear coil springs / engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear suspension units x arms

Fail 3 Jun 2020 171,400 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front top strut mount

rear plate / rear heat shield loose / corrosion on rear coil springs / engine x under covers fitted / corrosion on rear suspension units x arms

Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,388 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 161,329 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure front to rear insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main front bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 149,345 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 149,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,535 miles

engine covers fitted , under belly pan fitted

nsf and osf brake discs inner face corrode and lipped

nsr and osr brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2016 126,165 miles

Baby seat fitted, could not check rear seat belt.

Front Wipers smearing.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 97,455 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,821 miles

inner edges of rear tyres wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2011 50,837 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 GFE 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 80%.

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 AV08 GFE, 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 GFE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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