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AC08 ROU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,097 mi
Last recorded166,097 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ROU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 166,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Dec 2023 160,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 156,408 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 150,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2021 150,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2020 146,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 141,167 miles

Front steering rack ends play both sides

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front clips missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 128,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joint at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 128,652 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage joint at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 109,329 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 99,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 99,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 81,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

additional stop lamp not working

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 11 May 2015 80,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

additional stop lamp not working

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,379 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 55,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,893 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,266 miles

Bird strike damage to front bumper area, no sharpe edges evident but security reduced.

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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AC08 ROU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AC08 ROU, 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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AC08 ROU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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