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CE08 VFX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,879 mi
Last recorded152,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2023 152,879 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged grill missing

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear vehicle has corrosion underneath suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 141,612 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 141,612 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Handle Missing unable to open or check under bonnet. (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested Exhaust holed/blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 131,005 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 128,732 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 112,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,186 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 100,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,506 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,179 miles

front disc pads look low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wing mirror backing/side repeator lens is missing, the side repeator is still functioning as intended

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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CE08 VFX 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 75%.

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 CE08 VFX, 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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CE08 VFX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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