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OV08 MSY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

241,340 mi
Last recorded241,340 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MSY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 241,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 234,857 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting has havey corrosion and amall hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 234,857 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mounting has havey corrosion and amall hole in it (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 225,298 miles

bonnet catch faulty

movement in suspension bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2023 225,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch faulty

movement in suspension bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2022 218,848 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 207,020 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 197,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 176,860 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 168,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 160,135 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 159,923 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 151,302 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 142,238 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 133,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 133,072 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 121,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 110,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 98,063 miles

Front brake discs scored inside

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)

Rear brake discs worn

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 MSY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OV08 MSY, 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 OV08 MSY registered?

OV08 MSY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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