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PV08 PAV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,641 mi
Last recorded134,641 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV08 PAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 134,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,505 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 122,555 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,131 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,480 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,473 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 100,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 96,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 96,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,382 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,845 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 82,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,999 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,554 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,132 miles

Centre rear exhaust heatshield is loose but not insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 49,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,788 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)

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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PV08 PAV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 PV08 PAV, 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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PV08 PAV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is PV08 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV08 PAV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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