2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · GN08 ENE
2008 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 175,956 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2018. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GN08 ENE Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2017
- 175,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN08 ENE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (GN08 ENE) between May 2011 and June 2017.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
GN08 ENE Mileage History
- 04/05/201143,590 mi
- 08/05/201264,356 mi+20,766 mi
- 08/05/201264,356 mi
- 10/05/201384,261 mi+19,905 mi
- 12/05/2014105,968 mi+21,707 mi
- 13/05/2014105,968 mi
- 20/05/2015128,593 mi+22,625 mi
- 20/05/2015128,593 mi
- 29/04/2016147,940 mi+19,347 mi
- 29/04/2016147,940 mi
- 07/06/2017175,956 mi+28,016 mi
Average of roughly 21,718 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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