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AD08 XMW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

256,372 mi
Last recorded256,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 256,372 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 251,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 237,561 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Play in inner track rod end

Offside Front Seat belt slight freying

Offside Front Shock absorber damp

Offside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Offside Front Windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Lower Play in drop link ball joint

Offside Wing mirror glass damaged

Rear Exhaust heatsheild loose

Small oil leak

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 224,736 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Front Seat belt freying

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod end

Offside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Offside Front Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in drop link ball joint

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Offside Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust heatsheild loose

Undertray fitted unable to inspect underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2015 224,736 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted unable to inspect engine bay components

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt freying

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod end

Offside Front Upper Drop link gaiter perishing

Offside Front Wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear Lower Slight play in drop link ball joint

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread

Offside Windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust heatsheild loose

Undertray fitted unable to inspect underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 210,433 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel lines covered

O/S Wing mirror glass damaged

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Small oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 193,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/side inner rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2014 174,517 miles

Centre stop light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs liped

Front brake pads low

O/S/F Seat belt slightly freyed

O/S/F Wing mirror glass damaged

O/S/R Tyre slight uneven tread wear

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 156,816 miles

Both rear tyres low tread on inner edges

Nail in O/S/F Tyre outer tread

O/S Wing mirror glass damaged

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Small chips on windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 138,711 miles

O/S Wing mirror glass damaged

O/S/F Seat belt slightly freyed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 121,692 miles

Cuts on N/S/R Tyre tread

O/S/R Tyre tread just acceptable

Pass 14 Mar 2012 100,686 miles

Both rear tyres low tread

Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,264 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,005 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,847 miles

emissions limits were tested and met,but the DSM could not register the readings

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 XMW 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 87.5%.

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 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 XMW, 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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What year was AD08 XMW registered?

AD08 XMW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AD08 XMW safe to buy?

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