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RO08 MVP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,472 mi
Last recorded126,472 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 MVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 126,472 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2026 126,472 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 119,233 miles

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

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 119,218 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 113,042 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 113,042 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 105,262 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 101,968 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 97,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 92,991 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

dpf pressure hoses in a poor condition

Fail 27 May 2020 92,909 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

dpf pressure hoses in a poor condition

Pass 31 May 2019 88,269 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt heavily twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear.

Pass 30 May 2018 81,740 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 81,740 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 76,369 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated badly twisted and stretched (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,979 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,073 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,055 miles

rear pads low

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,314 miles

Rear seat belts partial test due to seats stowed away and dog cage fitted

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 MVP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVP, 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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RO08 MVP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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