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W111 HSN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,716 mi
Last recorded160,716 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 HSN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 160,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 160,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 156,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 156,017 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,208 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

digital display faulty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,650 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,261 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 75,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2017 62,170 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,533 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,420 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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W111 HSN 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 W111 HSN, 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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W111 HSN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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