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OE08 LYH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,891 mi
Last recorded126,891 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 LYH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 126,891 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 126,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 116,785 miles

Coolant level below Min

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 106,679 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 106,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,178 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 95,335 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,926 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,897 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 52,893 miles

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

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 42,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 42,232 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on both edges and very low.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on both edges.

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 28,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 24,650 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,135 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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OE08 LYH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE08 LYH, 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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What year was OE08 LYH registered?

OE08 LYH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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