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OE08 YYO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,988 mi
Last recorded149,988 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 YYO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 149,988 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 149,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 143,731 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,433 miles

Horn low just audible

Fail 6 Dec 2022 134,433 miles

Horn low just audible

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 131,092 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 131,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,115 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 126,115 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,730 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 115,256 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 115,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 110,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 109,085 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats six and seven ()

Fail 29 May 2018 109,085 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats six and seven ()

Pass 3 Jun 2017 96,215 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 96,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 May 2015 77,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 77,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 67,544 miles

offside front side and fog light glass broken

Fail 15 May 2014 67,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front side and fog light glass broken

both front brake discs inner faces inpoor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2013 44,701 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,934 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,934 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,258 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 YYO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YYO, 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 YYO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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