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CA57 OEN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 OEN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,532 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside 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))

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

Undertrays fitted, obscuring vision of some underside components.

Fail 5 Feb 2026 97,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS & OS ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 92,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 86,036 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 78,655 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 76,155 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

starting to rust on offside front top suspension mount

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,303 miles

low parking brake performance pass

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,054 miles

Rear child seats fitted preventing full inspection of belts

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,712 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,431 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CA57 OEN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA57 OEN, 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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CA57 OEN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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