2008 Ford Galaxy 1.8L Diesel · YC08 JWE
2008 Ford Galaxy (1.8L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 181,160 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- 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.
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YC08 JWE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 181,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC08 JWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Galaxy (YC08 JWE) between June 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
YC08 JWE Mileage History
- 24/06/201164,191 mi
- 24/06/201164,191 mi
- 31/05/201282,401 mi+18,210 mi
- 22/05/201391,277 mi+8,876 mi
- 06/06/201498,984 mi+7,707 mi
- 18/06/2015105,038 mi+6,054 mi
- 18/06/2015105,038 mi
- 08/06/2016106,466 mi+1,428 mi
- 08/06/2016106,466 mi
- 24/05/2017106,856 mi+390 mi
- 12/06/2018115,017 mi+8,161 mi
- 12/06/2018115,017 mi
- 17/09/2019122,624 mi+7,607 mi
- 16/09/2020129,480 mi+6,856 mi
- 15/09/2021136,630 mi+7,150 mi
- 16/09/2022143,296 mi+6,666 mi
- 15/09/2023153,052 mi+9,756 mi
- 07/09/2024162,463 mi+9,411 mi
- 16/09/2025172,427 mi+9,964 mi
- 15/09/2026181,160 mi+8,733 mi
Average of roughly 7,681 miles per year across 20 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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