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VK08 TXA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

273,804 mi
Last recorded273,804 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 TXA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 273,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 248,845 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 248,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 223,457 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 223,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 197,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 169,823 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 144,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,155 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,787 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,606 miles

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,175 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 40,175 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 28 Mar 2012 33,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,468 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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VK08 TXA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc 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 VK08 TXA, 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 VK08 TXA registered?

VK08 TXA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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