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CR02 FRY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,235 mi
Last recorded179,235 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 FRY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 179,235 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective rear bush ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, worn down to wear indicators on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut, reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strut, reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 174,020 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 to 3,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 to 3,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 174,020 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 to 3,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 to 3,000 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 167,292 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 163,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,195 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, wear indicator thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 152,686 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 139,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 133,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 120,600 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 120,600 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 105,925 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 105,925 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,358 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,125 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,275 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,029 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 34,029 miles

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

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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CR02 FRY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CR02 FRY, 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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CR02 FRY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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