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OV08 MLU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

107,995 mi
Last recorded107,995 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MLU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 107,995 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder and on the wear bars

Fail 24 May 2023 107,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level is low

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder and on the wear bars

Pass 30 May 2022 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Fail 27 May 2022 100,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine oil level is low

imbalance in the rear brakes

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 24 May 2021 95,265 miles

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside rear road wheel inner rim distorted

offside rear trailing arm bush becoming unbonded

Fail 24 May 2021 95,265 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside rear road wheel inner rim distorted

offside rear trailing arm bush becoming unbonded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,690 miles

front discs and pads in poor condition

nearside rear road wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,686 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

fluid weep on the offside end of the steering rack

front discs and pads in poor condition

lift and wear in the nearside end of the steering rack

nearside rear road wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,451 miles

nearside rear road wheel inner rim distorted

Fail 4 Jun 2019 86,446 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn very badly on the shoulders

nearside rear road wheel inner rim distorted

offside front tyre worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 31 May 2018 80,314 miles

nearside rear brake pads are low

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Fail 31 May 2018 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake pads are low

nearside rear road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 73,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 73,635 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,830 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 64,600 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 64,600 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 54,867 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,952 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 48,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 42,544 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,886 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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OV08 MLU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OV08 MLU, 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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OV08 MLU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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