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AV08 OHF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,944 mi
Last recorded160,944 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OHF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 160,944 miles

OIL LEAK PRESENT.

Fail 23 Jan 2026 160,944 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DIESEL LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed DIESEL LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking NO 3 INJECTOR (6.1.3 (b) (i))

DIESEL & OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jan 2025 159,799 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERBODY/SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

OIL LEAK PRESENT

Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,907 miles

EML on Not testable ..

Fail 13 Jan 2024 156,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective ( pipe split , leaking gasses into engine bay ) (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 152,134 miles

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

slight corrosion present under body and to suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,492 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter leak or contaminated by other fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 148,492 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint gaiter leak or contaminated by other fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

IMBALANCE PARKING BRAKE 165:282KG 42%

Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,454 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 110,839 miles

Emissions to low to read

Pass 9 Jul 2015 110,814 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 110,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 101,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,354 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 70,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,386 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 OHF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OHF, 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 OHF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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