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Ford Galaxy

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

LX08 VRZMOT history

LX08 VRZ is a grey diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LX08 VRZ grey Ford Galaxy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,147 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 VRZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 VRZ was last recorded at 137,147 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,426 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
6,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,147 miles
  • 2025 – 135,426 miles
  • 2022 – 135,401 miles
  • 2021 – 132,842 miles
  • 2020 – 130,250 miles
  • 2019 – 128,019 miles
  • 2018 – 119,275 miles
  • 2017 – 101,459 miles
  • 2016 – 96,018 miles
  • 2015 – 87,133 miles
  • 2014 – 75,842 miles
  • 2013 – 54,394 miles
  • 2012 – 41,213 miles
  • 2011 – 38,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,147 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,147 miles (+1,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,147 miles
    Test number
    459442277576
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass135,426 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,426 miles
    Test number
    839645124758
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail135,401 miles (+2,559)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,401 miles
    Test number
    530727384999
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass132,842 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    459030451575
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail132,842 miles (+2,592)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,842 miles
    Test number
    605453634060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass130,250 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    130,250 miles
    Test number
    550742668791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail130,247 miles (+2,228)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,247 miles
    Test number
    321042481384
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass128,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    263081191517
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail128,019 miles (+8,744)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,019 miles
    Test number
    357984988922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass119,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    117502367729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,275 miles (+17,816)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    272221828989
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass101,459 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    820103155838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,018 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,018 miles
    Test number
    471220627533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,133 miles (+11,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    275556945417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass75,842 miles (+21,448)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    379536154175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,394 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    415548643147
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass54,394 miles (+13,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,394 miles
    Test number
    539488343164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass41,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,213 miles
    Test number
    475475332194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,213 miles (+2,595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,213 miles
    Test number
    706225932185
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  20. Pass38,618 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,618 miles
    Test number
    208982051146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,727 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,727 miles
    Test number
    855989991016
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Questions about LX08 VRZ

Does LX08 VRZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX08 VRZ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX08 VRZ?
The MOT on LX08 VRZ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX08 VRZ done?
LX08 VRZ was recorded at 137,147 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,531 miles a year.
Has LX08 VRZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 VRZ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LX08 VRZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX08 VRZ find?
LX08 VRZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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