2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8L Diesel · EF08 SWY
2008 Ford Galaxy (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 243,785 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05/04/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 243,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1753cc
EF08 SWY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/01/2018
- 243,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EF08 SWY Mileage History
- 27/05/2011111,644 mi
- 26/07/2011117,331 mi+5,687 mi
- 12/08/2011119,151 mi+1,820 mi
- 16/12/2011129,604 mi+10,453 mi
- 20/06/2012146,647 mi+17,043 mi
- 29/11/2012161,061 mi+14,414 mi
- 29/11/2012161,061 mi
- 20/06/2013179,172 mi+18,111 mi
- 02/12/2013193,797 mi+14,625 mi
- 27/10/2014203,492 mi+9,695 mi
- 02/07/2015204,204 mi+712 mi
- 02/07/2015204,204 mi
- 18/12/2015209,017 mi+4,813 mi
- 29/06/2016218,488 mi+9,471 mi
- 04/01/2017227,219 mi+8,731 mi
- 04/01/2017227,219 mi
- 05/07/2017234,776 mi+7,557 mi
- 04/01/2018243,785 mi+9,009 mi
- 04/01/2018243,785 mi
Average of roughly 19,995 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 SWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (EF08 SWY) between May 2011 and January 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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