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SH08 SVE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,379 mi
Last recorded126,379 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 SVE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,559 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 98,090 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 98,090 miles

Central Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,494 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 91,493 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,526 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir as it has been over filled (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 89,526 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir as it has been over filled (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,336 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracked

Fail 20 Feb 2019 86,336 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracked

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,728 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror. ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner outer edges starting to wear.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint back box to front pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 81,728 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror. ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner outer edges starting to wear.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From joint back box to front pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 76,700 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 76,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,794 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 71,794 miles

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

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

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 24 Apr 2015 61,407 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,314 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 30,016 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 30,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,586 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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SH08 SVE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH08 SVE, 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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SH08 SVE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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