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SW08 BVE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,409 mi
Last recorded100,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 BVE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,409 miles

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

extreme end of exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,962 miles

slight screen damage less than 10mm in Zone A

Fail 10 Oct 2024 96,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight drag on n/s rear brake

slight screen damage less than 10mm in Zone A

Pass 17 Oct 2023 94,152 miles

slight screen damage in Zone A less than 10mm

Pass 1 Dec 2022 90,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (between rear hoses) looks corroded but unable to assess properly (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight screen damage in Zone A less than 10mm

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,074 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,531 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached at lower end (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached at lower end (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,130 miles

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,073 miles

screen damage outside swept area

Fail 20 Jun 2017 63,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screen damage outside swept area

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 51,490 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 51,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,730 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 44,730 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,851 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to wear markers(2mm)

o/s/f tyre inner inner tread worn low

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,625 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 31,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,478 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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SW08 BVE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW08 BVE, 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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SW08 BVE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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