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AD08 XGT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,453 mi
Last recorded149,453 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,453 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steel brake pipe to offside rear flexy hose corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 149,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face scored

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake Disc Worn Close to Excess

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,591 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored close to excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Sep 2020 136,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faced scored close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,387 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Fail 17 Apr 2019 125,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,908 miles

Offside Rear trailing arm, front bush bonding deteriorated, close to excessive movement

Fail 9 Apr 2018 116,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear trailing arm, front bush bonding deteriorated, close to excessive movement

Pass 31 Jan 2017 108,873 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,006 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 93,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,103 miles

bonnet handle adrift from cable still able to lift bonnet

Fail 3 Aug 2012 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet handle adrift from cable still able to lift bonnet

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 60,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XGT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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