No, RO08 MTE is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for RO08 MTE?

The MOT for RO08 MTE is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 May 2018.

What is the recorded mileage of RO08 MTE?

The recorded mileage for RO08 MTE is 278,479 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RO08 MTE ULEZ compliant?

No, RO08 MTE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · RO08 MTE

RO08 MTE

2008 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 278,479 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD GALAXY
Year / Origin: 2008 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 03/05/2018
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/12/2017)
Recorded Mileage: 278,479 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/05/2018

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/12/2017

Mileage: 278,479 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2008
Engine: 1997cc

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RO08 MTE Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2017
278,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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RO08 MTE Mileage History

22/04/200912,664 mi
24/03/201040,554 mi+27,890 mi
14/03/201169,905 mi+29,351 mi
13/03/2012106,613 mi+36,708 mi
05/03/2013154,240 mi+47,627 mi
05/03/2013154,240 mi
24/02/2014203,356 mi+49,116 mi
16/03/2015254,059 mi+50,703 mi
16/03/2015254,059 mi
04/05/2016266,518 mi+12,459 mi
03/05/2017278,479 mi+11,961 mi

Average of roughly 33,102 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

RO08 MTE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 16:30

MOT Analysis

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 (RO08 MTE) between April 2009 and May 2017.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 03 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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