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RO08 VSK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,363 mi
Last recorded145,363 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VSK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 145,363 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 141,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on outer edge strong advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and engine undertrays fitted

fuel pipes cover loose at front

Fail 19 Feb 2025 141,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald and cut to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated any delamination of the number plate as this can prevent identification of the vehicle by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which ‘see’ any non-reflective material as being black. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on outer edge strong advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and engine undertrays fitted

fuel pipes cover loose at front

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 133,287 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 122,356 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,897 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats (6&7) down and covered by fitted sheet ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,897 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats (6&7) down and covered by fitted sheet ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 99,899 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)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 99,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 29 Jan 2016 90,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

furthset rear seats foled seat belts not tested

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 55,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 55,429 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VSK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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