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YP08 OXN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,216 mi
Last recorded238,216 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 OXN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 238,216 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 238,216 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 231,490 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 221,998 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 221,998 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 213,424 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 204,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 197,406 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 197,406 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2019 189,108 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 188,216 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inboard (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front steering inner joint

dual mass flywheel excessively noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2018 163,807 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 142,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 124,255 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 109,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,711 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 91,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 May 2013 91,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 78,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,043 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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YP08 OXN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP08 OXN, 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 YP08 OXN registered?

YP08 OXN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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