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AD08 XCL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,366 mi
Last recorded95,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 95,366 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,790 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,779 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 May 2021 79,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2021 79,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 79,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,230 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 75,432 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 May 2017 73,709 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 71,287 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 71,287 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 68,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,269 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 61,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,354 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,354 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 44,124 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 XCL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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