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AC08 RUV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 RUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 128,947 miles

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

rear brake discs and pads low

rear suspension components show corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2025 128,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear brake discs and pads low

rear suspension components show corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2024 122,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs and pads worn

o/s/r parking brake cable little corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2024 122,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake discs and pads worn

o/s/r parking brake cable little corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,210 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 109,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 102,409 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 102,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,331 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 68,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 48,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 36,584 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,671 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 20,538 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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AC08 RUV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RUV, 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 AC08 RUV registered?

AC08 RUV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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