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EA08 RPX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,013 mi
Last recorded161,013 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 RPX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 161,013 miles

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

Front fog lamps not working

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 161,013 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front fog lamps not working

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 160,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower stabilizer arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears, trailing arm mounting points(inner sills) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2024 150,322 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 140,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 132,056 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 131,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 127,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,727 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,658 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 107,593 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 107,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect P R S (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,975 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,166 miles

strut top noisy on lock to lock check

Fail 14 Nov 2016 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

front tyres worn on inner edges tracking maybe out

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r 1 of 5 side lights not working

strut top noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,816 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,132 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,496 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,661 miles

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 RPX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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