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PJ08 FUF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,243 mi
Last recorded130,243 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 FUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 130,243 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 130,243 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 124,623 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 124,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 116,840 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing close to tread bands. both are wearing on edges (going bold) (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,297 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 102,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,708 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 73,209 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 30 May 2017 62,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 50,120 miles

Both front tyres getting worn down to wear markers

Front numberplate disfigured

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around exhaust hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,796 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 37,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,344 miles

Both o/s and n/s rear suspension bushes becoming detatched slightly.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,194 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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PJ08 FUF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc 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 PJ08 FUF, 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 PJ08 FUF registered?

PJ08 FUF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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