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AD08 XBV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,407 mi
Last recorded230,407 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 230,407 miles

centre brake light not working

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine light on

Fail 16 Nov 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre brake light not working

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine light on

Pass 13 May 2016 127,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre brake light

Fail 12 May 2016 217,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel strong advise (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre brake light

Pass 5 Nov 2015 205,997 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Strong advise* (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack *Strong Advise*

Tested wet

Fail 5 Nov 2015 205,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *Strong advise* (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack *Strong Advise*

Tested wet

Pass 10 Nov 2014 181,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 10 Nov 2014 181,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 166,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 152,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 115,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,040 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,613 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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AD08 XBV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD08 XBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD08 XBV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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