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RV08 FNS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,532 mi
Last recorded146,532 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 FNS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 146,532 miles

General Corrosion to Rear Sub-frame and Rear Suspension Components

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 137,729 miles

Auxiliary drive belt wearing thin

Corrosion forming on rear suspension components

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 137,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Auxiliary drive belt wearing thin

Corrosion forming on rear suspension components

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,002 miles

oil leak ?limited vision due to covers but underside covered in oil

rear springs corroded ,exact condition unknown ,limited vision

Fail 29 Nov 2023 123,996 miles

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

oil leak ?limited vision due to covers but underside covered in oil

rear springs corroded ,exact condition unknown ,limited vision

Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,654 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust felix joint rusty

Exhaust in rusty condition

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Rust forming on underside

Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,643 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear section also in very poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear traling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s rear brake has got [very hot] (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board blowing to excess at exhaust flex (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition

front discs in poor condition

front wish bone arm bushes in poor condition

rear coil springs in poor condition

rear shocks in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2021 101,729 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,319 miles

Front DPF pressure hose split

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated/splitting

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated/splitting

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front DPF pressure hose split

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

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated/splitting

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated/splitting

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 88,705 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

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 discs corroded

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 16 May 2018 82,039 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,854 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,422 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,434 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 37,796 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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RV08 FNS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 RV08 FNS, 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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RV08 FNS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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