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AD08 XUX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 154,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 154,934 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 149,370 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 149,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body showing sign of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2024 143,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 137,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 130,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 121,354 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 114,160 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2020 114,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 101,437 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,157 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,156 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs worn (3.5.1i)

ns/os front tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,035 miles

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

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,035 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts

covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 81,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 77,173 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,089 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,279 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

Is AD08 XUX safe to buy?

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