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AV58 HME

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,677 mi
Last recorded168,677 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 HME
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 168,677 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges Just Legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to boot space full/seats laid down

Fail 9 Apr 2026 168,676 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn smooth on inner edges Just Legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to boot space full/seats laid down

Pass 17 Apr 2025 163,002 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 162,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 156,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rears (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/both front lower arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 156,793 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rears (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/both front lower arms surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper slightly damaged (nearside corner)

Pass 4 Apr 2023 150,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn smooth on inner edges (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 150,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears heavily worn smooth on inner edges (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,021 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 144,021 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 135,181 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear seat belts not checked.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 135,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 104,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,458 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge , cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear childseat

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 63,779 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,945 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,945 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,999 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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AV58 HME is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV58 HME, 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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AV58 HME is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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