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AA08 EHJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,697 mi
Last recorded161,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 161,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 161,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 156,947 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 153,297 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 153,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 150,997 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 150,971 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 147,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,207 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 142,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges needs changing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,234 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 127,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle row (5.2.5b)

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

hi level; brake light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,770 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 111,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre.

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,359 miles

Rear number pl;ate deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2016 97,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number pl;ate deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,857 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges also uneven wear

corrosion on exhaust rear silencer box

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,055 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,526 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,877 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,028 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 40,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AA08 EHJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AA08 EHJ, 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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AA08 EHJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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