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CM08 JSM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 JSM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 158,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,612 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 153,599 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside. (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,663 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cracks on rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres slight wear on inside edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,356 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 135,484 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear inside edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 129,975 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm front mounting bush deterated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm front mounting bush deterated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

objects in drivers view

Fail 10 Mar 2020 123,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm front mounting bush deterated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2x punctures (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm front mounting bush deterated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

objects in drivers view

Pass 4 Mar 2019 113,259 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,366 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 27 Feb 2017 95,352 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,459 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,223 miles

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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)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,749 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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CM08 JSM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CM08 JSM, 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 CM08 JSM registered?

CM08 JSM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is CM08 JSM safe to buy?

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