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RY08 ENF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,726 mi
Last recorded197,726 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 ENF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 197,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 193,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 189,524 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 189,524 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 181,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 169,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 163,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 163,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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 1 bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 147,489 miles

Both rear tyrestyres on the legal limit and bald on edges.

Front and rear discs lipped and corroded.

oil leak.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 147,489 miles

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

Both rear tyrestyres on the legal limit and bald on edges.

Front and rear discs lipped and corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 131,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine pans

front inner brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2017 119,891 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,914 miles

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

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

all seats not fitted

engine pans

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,020 miles

Small Chips in screen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,794 miles

both front tyres getting low

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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RY08 ENF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RY08 ENF, 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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RY08 ENF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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