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RO08 USS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,773 mi
Last recorded88,773 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 USS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,773 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 88,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,421 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 83,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,772 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 79,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,554 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,342 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,705 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 50,794 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,794 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,309 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,788 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 USS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 RO08 USS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 USS registered?

RO08 USS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RO08 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 USS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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