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EF08 LFT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,088 mi
Last recorded192,088 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LFT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 192,088 miles

under vehicle and components corroded-coil springs corroded-

Pass 8 Jan 2025 187,121 miles

front brake discs slightly worn low-both rear tyres on limit/outer walls perished--rear brake discs corroded/pitted-

rear coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-rear inner brake pads wearing low-under vehicle /components corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-oil leak-

Fail 8 Jan 2025 187,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs slightly worn low-both rear tyres on limit/outer walls perished--rear brake discs corroded/pitted-

rear coil springs corroded-rear axle corroded-rear inner brake pads wearing low-under vehicle /components corroded-rear suspension arms corroded-oil leak-

Pass 20 Dec 2023 180,066 miles

handbrake lever has slight travel-both rear indicators slightly discoloured-n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-under vehicle/components corroded

rear suspension arms corroded/bushes perished-rear axle corroded-rear coil spring mounting areas corroded-n/s/r tyre worn low-front brake discs wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2022 173,075 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished/corroded-

Fail 20 Dec 2022 173,075 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened o s r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arm bushes perished/corroded-

Pass 21 Dec 2021 166,081 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 160,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 158,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 149,761 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 149,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 124,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 107,800 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 107,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,788 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,788 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,890 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,702 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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EF08 LFT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF08 LFT, 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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EF08 LFT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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