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EF08 RMU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,307 mi
Last recorded142,307 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 RMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 142,307 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 143,325 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Locking nut loose. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,988 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 132,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 124,737 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 124,735 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 116,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 115,302 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 106,120 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 106,120 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,036 miles

Advise power steering rough in operation.

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise union between nearside front brake hose & caliper damp.

Headlight washers inoperative.

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( replacement recommended. ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ( Base of the spring heavily corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ( Base of the spring heavily corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 100,035 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Cords exposed through damage to the outer sidewall of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Cords exposed through damage within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Cords exposed through damage within the tread area of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise power steering rough in operation.

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise union between nearside front brake hose & caliper damp.

Headlight washers inoperative.

Nearside Front Road wheel damaged.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( replacement recommended. ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded ( Base of the spring heavily corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre almost through to the inner bracing.Replacement recommended. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded ( Base of the spring heavily corroded. ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,071 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine malfunction displayed, but engine management lamp not illuminated.

Headlamp washers not working.

Offside front damper weeping and damping effect reduced.

Offside number plate lamp not working.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes perishing and de-bonding.

Rear brake discs worn.

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Slight play in nearside track rod end ball joint.

Pass 13 May 2019 75,636 miles

Advise Engine malfunction message displayed on dashboard but MIL light follows correct sequence for test purposes. Investigation advised.

Advise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 52,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 38,715 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,612 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,612 miles

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

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

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

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 RMU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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