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CK08 AHY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,677 mi
Last recorded185,677 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 AHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 185,677 miles

Headlights cloudy

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear centre seat belt clasp plastics broken

Fail 19 Mar 2025 185,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights cloudy

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))

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))

exhaust heat shield loose

rear centre seat belt clasp plastics broken

Pass 22 Mar 2024 175,211 miles

Centre rear seat belt clasp cover missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of tail box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front o/s & n/s discs, inner edges corroded & flaking

Heat shield above centre exhaust not fully secure.

High level brake light has low output.

Nearside Rear one bulb out of four

Offside Rear Disc has light scoring on the inner surface.

Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 175,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Centre rear seat belt clasp cover missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of tail box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front o/s & n/s discs, inner edges corroded & flaking

Heat shield above centre exhaust not fully secure.

High level brake light has low output.

Offside Rear Disc has light scoring on the inner surface.

Rear Wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 161,796 miles

Centre rear seatbelt clasp cover missing.

Front o/s & n/s brake discs, slightly corroded on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear road spring, bottom coil corroded

o/s & n/s headlight lenses slightly cloudy, small reduction in beam images

Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,210 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe /suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 21 Mar 2022 148,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe /suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2021 139,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 134,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 134,283 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,235 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 129,235 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 121,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,754 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,973 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 102,973 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,101 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,882 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,205 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,306 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded but not effecting brake performance

Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded but not effecting brake performance

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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CK08 AHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CK08 AHY, 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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CK08 AHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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