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OE08 VFO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,159 mi
Last recorded130,159 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 130,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 121,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed and cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm. limit is 1.6mm, REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm. limit is 1.6mm, REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s sill crushed in centre

o/s/f fog light and position lamp slightly loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Jun 2024 121,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed and cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.76mm. limit is 1.6mm, REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image slightly blurred (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm. limit is 1.6mm, REPLACE ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s sill crushed in centre

o/s/f fog light and position lamp slightly loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jun 2023 116,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 110,901 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside trailing arm bush

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,964 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 103,289 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 93,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,291 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,286 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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 68,212 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,080 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,698 miles

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

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

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 VFO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

OE08 VFO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for OE08 VFO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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