2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8L Diesel · EN08 XNF
2008 Ford Galaxy (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 108,877 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN08 XNF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 108,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 XNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (EN08 XNF) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EN08 XNF Mileage History
- 26/07/201122,630 mi
- 23/07/201229,043 mi+6,413 mi
- 24/07/201333,444 mi+4,401 mi
- 18/07/201436,963 mi+3,519 mi
- 17/07/201540,303 mi+3,340 mi
- 12/07/201645,625 mi+5,322 mi
- 10/07/201751,227 mi+5,602 mi
- 09/07/201855,371 mi+4,144 mi
- 10/07/201855,371 mi
- 10/07/201964,301 mi+8,930 mi
- 11/07/201964,303 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/202067,254 mi+2,951 mi
- 04/03/202067,254 mi
- 11/03/202174,394 mi+7,140 mi
- 11/03/202174,394 mi
- 03/03/202281,826 mi+7,432 mi
- 03/03/202281,830 mi+4 mi
- 18/02/202387,818 mi+5,988 mi
- 11/03/202494,213 mi+6,395 mi
- 11/03/202494,213 mi
- 06/03/2025102,005 mi+7,792 mi
- 14/03/2025102,153 mi+148 mi
- 04/03/2026108,877 mi+6,724 mi
- 04/03/2026108,877 mi
Average of roughly 5,905 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bush Splitting and MOT FailureModerate
The Ford Galaxy Mk2 shares its rear suspension design with the Mondeo Mk4 and S-MAX Mk1, featuring large cylindrical rubber-metal voided bushes pressed into the rear trailing arms. Due to the Galaxy high unladen mass and heavy passenger loading, these bushes suffer continuous torsional fatigue and shear forces over UK potholes and traffic-calming cushions. Over time, the rubber debonds from the central steel sleeve and splits completely. This results in unstable high-speed rear-end wander, loud clunking over bumps, accelerated inner tyre shoulder wear, and an automatic MOT rejection.
- Electric Parking Brake Motor Seizure and Wiring Loom BreakModerate
Higher-specification Galaxy models equipped with the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) system frequently experience handbrake failure due to exposure to road spray, salt, and dirt. The cable-pull actuator module mounted above the rear axle or the rear caliper electrical harnesses suffer water ingress, corroding the internal motor gears or rotting the wiring pins. Alternatively, the centre console EPB switch rocker contacts crack and fail. When the system malfunctions, the electric handbrake either fails to apply, triggering a dashboard warning, or worse, remains seized locked onto the rear brake discs, immobilising the vehicle.
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