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CV08 UFR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,431 mi
Last recorded116,431 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 UFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 116,431 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 116,430 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,903 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 111,903 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 107,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 107,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,575 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 94,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 94,193 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2020 90,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 90,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 84,808 miles

Exhaust mounting defective has a rubber hanger no attached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight loss of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres heavily worn on inner tread/wall edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2019 84,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush, bonding seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush, bonding seperated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective has a rubber hanger no attached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight loss of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres heavily worn on inner tread/wall edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 79,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,098 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 72,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion on all brake discs faces

under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 72,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

slight corrosion on all brake discs faces

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,720 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,778 miles

Both front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Slight wear to both front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2014 58,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Slight wear to both front brake discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,450 miles

Both front brake discs and pads appear slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,230 miles

Strong advise wipers smearing / Strong advise both front tyres on 2mm and warn close to limit and warn bold on edges

chips in screen / rear tyres warn unevenly / not full checked rear seatbelt do baby n child seat

Fail 9 Apr 2011 36,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Strong advise wipers smearing / Strong advise both front tyres on 2mm and warn close to limit and warn bold on edges

chips in screen / rear tyres warn unevenly / not full checked rear seatbelt do baby n child seat

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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CV08 UFR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV08 UFR, 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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CV08 UFR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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