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RV08 YDP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,641 mi
Last recorded164,641 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 164,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 160,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 160,682 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 149,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023
Pass 6 Jul 2022 120,438 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,428 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 118,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 116,502 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 114,956 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 114,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,083 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pads becoming worn

engine cover fitted

front and middle sections of exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating - smearing screen

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Fail 15 Jan 2019 112,032 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pads becoming worn

engine cover fitted

front and middle sections of exhaust corroding

front wipers deteriorating - smearing screen

rear seats folded away - rear seat-belts not tested

Pass 2 Feb 2018 107,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and centre ,centre row

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear seat folded away - seat-belt not tested

offside rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,008 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 94,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,037 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre inner shoulder bald

Fail 29 Jan 2015 88,037 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre inner shoulder bald

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 69,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,142 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers judder and rear not clearing

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,034 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,034 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YDP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDP, 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 YDP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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