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CE08 VLX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,942 mi
Last recorded226,942 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 226,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 226,942 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 225,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 222,157 miles

Engine Mounting Slightly Worn

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 222,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Mounting Slightly Worn

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 213,462 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 213,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections rust holed Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 207,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box corroded and has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 197,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 189,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 181,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn un-even inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 181,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn un-even inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 161,124 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 161,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,169 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,319 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,368 miles

Offside Front 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)

cut o/s/r tire

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 VLX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CE08 VLX, 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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What year was CE08 VLX registered?

CE08 VLX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is CE08 VLX safe to buy?

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