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VN08 ODY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

135,060 mi
Last recorded135,060 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ODY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 135,060 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,262 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs loom slightly chafing on link arm

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 116,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed catching on hub (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking fluid (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front abs loom slightly chafing on link arm

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,404 miles

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mount phone holder on screen

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet &underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2022 110,404 miles

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

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test suction mount phone holder on screen

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet &underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 106,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 106,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2019 94,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 May 2019 94,368 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,605 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,999 miles

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

rear exhaust temporary repaired

Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,999 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust has excessive leak - no reading on smoke test (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,496 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,298 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2015 57,298 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2014 50,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

NSR tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF and OSF tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

NSR tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,360 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 43,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

traction control warning light on.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 37,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

traction control warning light on.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,530 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 27,530 miles

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

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

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

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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VN08 ODY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VN08 ODY, 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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VN08 ODY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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