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EA08 RLX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,131 mi
Last recorded183,131 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 RLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 183,131 miles

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

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 175,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 169,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 163,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 157,061 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,468 miles

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

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

all suspension bush s worn and perished slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2018 142,468 miles

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

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

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

all suspension bush s worn and perished slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,281 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 140,281 miles

Central Rear heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,894 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 124,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 109,185 miles

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear front bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear front bush (2.4.G.2)

water pipe rubbing on offside front driveshaft (pipe wet)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,964 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper ball boot (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear front bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear front bush (2.4.G.2)

water pipe rubbing on offside front driveshaft (pipe wet)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,525 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,057 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 72,137 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,684 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,567 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EA08 RLX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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