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S3 EJC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,875 mi
Last recorded167,875 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 EJC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 167,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 158,232 miles

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 158,232 miles

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

Front fog lights not working

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,205 miles

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

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

offside rear reflector damaged but not more than 50 percent

Pass 3 Feb 2022 121,779 miles

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

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 98,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside bushes are split perished and starting to delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

offside and nearside wipers are poor to clear screen

Fail 1 Jun 2018 98,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracking (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside bushes are split perished and starting to delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth on inner edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components

offside and nearside wipers are poor to clear screen

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 90,274 miles

Offside rear 215/60 x 16 tyre wearing slightly inner edge.

Fail 29 May 2015 84,758 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 84,758 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 30 May 2014 79,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 79,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 61,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,113 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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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S3 EJC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S3 EJC, 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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What year was S3 EJC registered?

S3 EJC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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