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YY08 HRX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,563 mi
Last recorded150,563 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 HRX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 150,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 139,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, and both edges bald......215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tailpipe missing on rear silencer, exhaust outlet not clearing rear bodywork. STRONGLY recommend replacement

Fail 11 Feb 2025 139,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm, and both edges bald......215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tailpipe missing on rear silencer, exhaust outlet not clearing rear bodywork. STRONGLY recommend replacement

Pass 20 Feb 2024 127,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting, recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 127,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb obviously fitted incorrectly, reason unknown (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort recorded when brake applied (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Severe bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb obviously fitted incorrectly, reason unknown (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush splitting, recommend replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, outer edge bald. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, plus outer edge bald. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, plus outer edge bald. Recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, outer edge bald. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted at VTS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm, plus outer edge bald. Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm, plus outer edge bald. Recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 98,623 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres worn below limit, and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb refitted correctly at VTS and headlamp adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working 2 bulbs replaced at VTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Bulb replaced at VTS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,754 miles

Both rear parking brake cables poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,754 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear parking brake cables poor condition

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 64,361 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 8 Feb 2018 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,434 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,455 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 26,885 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear/lip on rear brake discs

Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,068 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 13,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,316 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YY08 HRX 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 69.6%.

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 YY08 HRX, 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 YY08 HRX registered?

YY08 HRX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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