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AD08 XWA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,466 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,488 miles

Rear both tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,065 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some component.

Fail 9 Jan 2017 93,065 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing view to some component.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,617 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 82,953 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine under cover fitted

n/s/f wiper slight smeering

Pass 11 Dec 2013 76,937 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn. and rear disc worn.

o/s/r tyre inner and outer of tyre worn side wall cracking.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2012 68,719 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,480 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 XWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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