2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8L Diesel · LD08 TUP
2008 Ford Galaxy (1.8L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 142,708 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD08 TUP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 142,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 TUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (LD08 TUP) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
LD08 TUP Mileage History
- 15/03/201126,529 mi
- 07/03/201233,933 mi+7,404 mi
- 03/06/201342,466 mi+8,533 mi
- 03/06/201342,466 mi
- 09/06/201450,677 mi+8,211 mi
- 19/06/201560,929 mi+10,252 mi
- 24/06/201561,179 mi+250 mi
- 20/06/201670,463 mi+9,284 mi
- 21/06/201670,465 mi+2 mi
- 17/02/201773,171 mi+2,706 mi
- 17/02/201773,171 mi
- 27/01/201880,886 mi+7,715 mi
- 08/08/201882,714 mi+1,828 mi
- 09/08/201882,714 mi
- 12/09/201990,865 mi+8,151 mi
- 12/09/201990,865 mi
- 03/07/202097,833 mi+6,968 mi
- 28/06/2021108,740 mi+10,907 mi
- 15/06/2022117,645 mi+8,905 mi
- 07/06/2023126,242 mi+8,597 mi
- 04/06/2024135,580 mi+9,338 mi
- 04/06/2024135,580 mi
- 29/09/2026142,708 mi+7,128 mi
Average of roughly 7,475 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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