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CP08 EWR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,632 mi
Last recorded173,632 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 173,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 159,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 148,953 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 140,177 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 119,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,192 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly cord on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 110,739 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly cord on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 104,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 104,674 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 84,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2014 84,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 64,664 miles

damage to nearside front corner

Fail 15 May 2013 64,664 miles

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

damage to nearside front corner

offside rear brake disc damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2012 51,730 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 51,730 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,880 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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CP08 EWR 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 CP08 EWR, 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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CP08 EWR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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