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A262 JEF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,287 mi
Last recorded156,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA262 JEF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 156,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 133,288 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,988 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 125,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,978 miles

Central brake light n/w

Nearside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn smooth

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 118,978 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central brake light n/w

Nearside Rear Inner tyre shoulder worn smooth

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 112,223 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge getting close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges getting close to inner cords (strong advise)

Fail 21 Aug 2021 112,222 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & worn on edges 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm & wearing on inner edge getting close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres worn on edges getting close to inner cords (strong advise)

Pass 22 Aug 2020 106,172 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 4 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 106,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 4 ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear passenger seats ()

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 21 Aug 2019 101,143 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear passenger seats ()

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,982 miles

all rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

one out out of four n/s rear side light in not working

only one n/s and o/s windscreen washer jet is working

rear exhaust heat sheild is loose

Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

all rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

front brake pads are getting low

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

one out out of four n/s rear side light in not working

only one n/s and o/s windscreen washer jet is working

rear exhaust heat sheild is loose

Pass 19 Aug 2017 88,189 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr centre osrr and nsrr ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 88,189 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr centre osrr and nsrr ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 83,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 61,422 miles

uneven tread wear on inner edges of o/s & n/s rear tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,961 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 39,975 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A262 JEF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A262 JEF, 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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A262 JEF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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