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AV08 UBD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,389 mi
Last recorded159,389 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 159,389 miles

Front Front fog lamps excessively deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and nearside front, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (fore) Outer sill distorted (aft) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 153,474 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner body sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner body sill corroded

Offside body sill damaged at rear

Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 128,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassic corroded

rear suspension system corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 128,903 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear chassic corroded

rear suspension system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 117,616 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 110,388 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 110,388 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,399 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,399 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 95,417 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 95,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 85,732 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 77,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,879 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,089 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,995 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 UBD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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