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YL08 OZE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,650 mi
Last recorded86,650 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OZE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,650 miles

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

power steering noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue at undertray

Fail 21 Feb 2025 83,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working poor connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil residue at undertray

Pass 24 Feb 2024 76,578 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil residue engine areas

power steering pump noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,705 miles

Oil residue on the underside of the subframe/undertray on the offside

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 68,734 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,170 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,806 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,660 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,062 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,212 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 36,590 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 33,612 miles

Front discs in poor condition

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

Pass 24 May 2013 28,984 miles

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 May 2012 23,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,808 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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YL08 OZE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YL08 OZE, 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 YL08 OZE registered?

YL08 OZE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is YL08 OZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 OZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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