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AG08 XRC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,885 mi
Last recorded138,885 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 XRC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,885 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 138,710 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs badly worn advise to change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,645 miles

n/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to perish

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r trailing arm front bush starting to perish

rear exhaust mount corroded and broken

Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,258 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 116,148 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,409 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint linkrod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working 2x (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint linkrod (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working 2x (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint linkrod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,100 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges (n/s very close to limit)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges (n/s very close to limit)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,787 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 82,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,115 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2015 71,033 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,704 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both rear tyre are cracked and perished

high handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2013 50,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,573 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 45,572 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,063 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,063 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 35,377 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,418 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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AG08 XRC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AG08 XRC, 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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AG08 XRC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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