2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Diesel · SE08 VST
2008 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 105,183 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,183 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.
SE08 VST Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2023
- 105,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE08 VST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (SE08 VST) between July 2011 and March 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
SE08 VST Mileage History
- 19/07/201119,714 mi
- 12/06/201224,817 mi+5,103 mi
- 11/06/201330,668 mi+5,851 mi
- 10/06/201436,130 mi+5,462 mi
- 11/06/201540,118 mi+3,988 mi
- 11/05/201642,959 mi+2,841 mi
- 05/05/201746,104 mi+3,145 mi
- 21/05/201855,514 mi+9,410 mi
- 21/05/201855,514 mi
- 09/05/201967,217 mi+11,703 mi
- 10/05/201967,217 mi
- 10/12/202083,872 mi+16,655 mi
- 11/12/202083,872 mi
- 01/12/202193,411 mi+9,539 mi
- 09/12/202193,784 mi+373 mi
- 07/12/2022105,145 mi+11,361 mi
- 03/03/2023105,179 mi+34 mi
- 04/03/2023105,183 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,352 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Galaxy Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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- 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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