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CT08 NBJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 NBJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 152,147 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 149,820 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 147,327 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 144,666 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 144,666 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST BROKEN (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 141,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

advise rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2020 139,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 136,223 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 130,899 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 130,899 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2017 123,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 116,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear both tyres are slightly perished in tread

Pass 15 May 2015 109,157 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 96,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 96,879 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 81,638 miles

front windsreen cracked along bottom edge .not in drivers view

Pass 15 May 2012 61,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 44,344 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front number plate in poor condition

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)

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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CT08 NBJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CT08 NBJ, 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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CT08 NBJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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