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CA08 FBF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,894 mi
Last recorded130,894 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 FBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 130,894 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective On BOTH Sides of vehicle (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 119,227 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover / undertrays fitted

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2025 119,227 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tailbox holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated no aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated no aim (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover / undertrays fitted

n/s/r outer lamp loose

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2024 107,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil weeps

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil weeps

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp lens's deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boots slightly deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres balding edges

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,502 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2020 83,319 miles

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

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted

oil weaps

rear bump stops perished

Pass 10 May 2019 78,573 miles

n/s/f - o/s/f - o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm / bald edges

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

slight corrosion to lower ends n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

Fail 10 May 2019 78,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f - o/s/f - o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm / bald edges

n/s/f antiroll bar linkage ball joint boot deteriorated

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

slight corrosion to lower ends n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,715 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 5 May 2016 56,206 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 49,286 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 5 May 2015 49,286 miles

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 42,261 miles

nearside morror glass cracked

Fail 8 May 2014 42,261 miles

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

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

nearside morror glass cracked

Pass 2 May 2013 35,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 20,635 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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CA08 FBF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 CA08 FBF, 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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CA08 FBF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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