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S20 GSD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 GSD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 158,800 miles

2 x exhaust bracket mountings broken

Pass 30 May 2025 155,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 x brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 152,449 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on n/s (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat sheilding loose

Fail 28 May 2024 152,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier corroded and broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on n/s (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat sheilding loose

Pass 31 May 2023 149,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 145,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 142,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to peel out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 139,278 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,005 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 135,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 130,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,116 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 123,116 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer mounting brackets broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 96,094 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,160 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,735 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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S20 GSD 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 84.2%.

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 S20 GSD, 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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S20 GSD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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