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EA08 AEU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 AEU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,301 miles

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 141,300 miles

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

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,371 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 125,310 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 125,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,648 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 115,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 106,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 98,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,150 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 81,559 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,108 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2017 72,953 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,917 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mount [becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,403 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake pads wearing low

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre slight cracking to outer wall!!!!

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/r seat folded away - n/s/r seat-belt not tested

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in inner edge

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyres feathering on outer edges,perishing and cracking up in tread areas

Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres low on tread

n/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

n/s/r seat folded away - n/s/r seat-belt not tested

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,feathering on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has a deep cut in inner edge

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear tyres feathering on outer edges,perishing and cracking up in tread areas

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 27,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) 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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EA08 AEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA08 AEU, 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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EA08 AEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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