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RO08 MVK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 MVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 158,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 153,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 146,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 138,559 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 138,577 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake low effort

Pass 4 Mar 2022 131,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,968 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 118,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,288 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,123 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed

offside rear tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,573 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,066 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)

Offside front brake disc worn/scored and high spots

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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RO08 MVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc 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 RO08 MVK, 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 RO08 MVK registered?

RO08 MVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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