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CK08 YVO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 YVO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 124,527 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 124,527 miles

Centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 198,001 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole centre/rear by bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 198,001 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole centre/rear by bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 194,817 miles

Manufacturers outstanding recall

Fail 22 Sep 2023 194,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Manufacturers outstanding recall

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 187,437 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 175,739 miles

grease around n/s/f outer cv gaiter

slight engine oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2021 175,739 miles

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

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

grease around n/s/f outer cv gaiter

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 167,478 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 145,090 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 129,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked not in drivers view to road (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 128,994 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face has lumps missing from disc (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1n)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked not in drivers view to road (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 56,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,976 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,134 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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CK08 YVO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black 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 YVO, 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 YVO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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