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PG08 FCE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,512 mi
Last recorded148,512 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 FCE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 148,512 miles

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

Offside Front Inner rack end play

Pass 26 Nov 2024 143,009 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 143,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 140,271 miles

Play in steering inner rack end joint

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 136,326 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,039 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 127,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 123,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 117,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,400 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,940 miles

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

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,046 miles

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

Slight play to offside front steering rack end

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 89,816 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,017 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,017 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,649 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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PG08 FCE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PG08 FCE, 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 PG08 FCE registered?

PG08 FCE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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