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OE08 USO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

226,577 mi
Last recorded226,577 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 USO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 226,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 212,350 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 199,435 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 190,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Signs of leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 190,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Signs of leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 171,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 171,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 148,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 148,722 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 125,445 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 125,445 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,293 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 75,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,537 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 55,537 miles

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pads wearing low.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,412 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,412 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 43,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,492 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 USO 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 61.9%.

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 OE08 USO, 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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OE08 USO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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