# LM08SWV — FORD GALAXY MOT History & Vehicle Check LM08SWV is a Black FORD GALAXY, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2008-06-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for LM08SWV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | LM08SWV | | Make | FORD | | Model | GALAXY | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 1997cc | | First registered | 2008-06-23 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Expired or not valid - MOT expiry date: 2025-10-14 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 26 - Passes: 20 - Fails: 6 - Pass rate: 76.92% - Total defects recorded: 67 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2024-10-15 10:48:06 | PASSED | 188,867 MI | 2025-10-14 00:00:00 | | 2024-10-11 13:51:59 | FAILED | 188,862 MI | — | | 2023-10-06 17:06:48 | PASSED | 188,115 MI | 2024-10-05 00:00:00 | | 2023-10-03 09:00:02 | FAILED | 188,105 MI | — | | 2022-08-25 10:40:43 | PASSED | 187,466 MI | 2023-08-24 00:00:00 | | 2020-08-14 13:40:53 | PASSED | 184,980 MI | 2021-08-13 00:00:00 | | 2020-08-12 08:57:21 | FAILED | 184,942 MI | — | | 2019-08-07 14:59:26 | PASSED | 181,911 MI | 2020-08-06 00:00:00 | | 2019-08-03 09:22:38 | FAILED | 181,857 MI | — | | 2018-09-12 08:39:22 | PASSED | 178,980 MI | 2019-09-11 00:00:00 | | 2018-01-22 11:40:03 | PASSED | 176,858 MI | 2019-01-21 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-20 15:39:24 | PASSED | 171,286 MI | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-20 11:14:31 | FAILED | 171,286 MI | — | | 2015-12-11 16:47:46 | PASSED | 161,780 MI | 2016-12-10 00:00:00 | | 2015-06-13 17:07:31 | PASSED | 151,285 MI | 2016-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2014-12-22 17:28:29 | PASSED | 14,175 MI | 2015-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2014-06-11 17:53:12 | PASSED | 123,720 MI | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2013-12-21 17:13:19 | PASSED | 117,181 MI | 2014-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2013-06-12 14:38:00 | PASSED | 110,001 MI | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2012-12-17 16:11:16 | PASSED | 102,975 MI | 2013-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2012-06-11 13:45:13 | PASSED | 96,395 MI | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-23 16:44:05 | PASSED | 90,495 MI | 2012-12-22 00:00:00 | | 2011-06-20 17:49:10 | PASSED | 86,425 MI | 2012-06-19 00:00:00 | | 2010-12-13 10:26:53 | PASSED | 72,078 MI | 2011-12-12 00:00:00 | | 2010-12-13 10:26:53 | FAILED | 72,078 MI | — | | 2010-06-10 08:38:47 | PASSED | 56,579 MI | 2011-06-09 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2024-10-15 10:48:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged - MINOR: Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) **2024-10-11 13:51:59 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Sill damaged - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) - MAJOR: Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) **2023-10-06 17:06:48 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) **2023-10-03 09:00:02 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog light (4.2.3 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii)) **2022-08-25 10:40:43 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2020-08-14 13:40:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) **2020-08-12 08:57:21 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) - MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) **2019-08-07 14:59:26 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre () **2019-08-03 09:22:38 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre () - MINOR: Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) **2018-01-22 11:40:03 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge - ADVISORY: Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge **2017-01-20 11:14:31 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) **2015-06-13 17:07:31 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components **2014-12-22 17:28:29 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) - USER ENTERED: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components - USER ENTERED: Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay **2014-06-11 17:53:12 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) - USER ENTERED: Oil leak **2013-06-12 14:38:00 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) **2010-12-13 10:26:53 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for LM08SWV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/LM08SWV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.