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RO08 PKY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,927 mi
Last recorded202,927 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 202,927 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 189,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 189,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting excessively loose rear bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 184,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2023 177,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 163,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 151,483 miles

osr and nsr trailing arms bushes are deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 136,185 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,281 miles

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

x 2 rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,458 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears also edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 82,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both trailing arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,439 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust heatshield poorly secured

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,620 miles

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

centre brake light damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2014 56,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

suspension bushes perished

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

suspension bushes perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

snow covered

Fail 17 Jan 2012 38,496 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,496 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2011 30,574 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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RO08 PKY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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