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AV08 SXA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,316 mi
Last recorded142,316 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 SXA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 142,316 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 142,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 139,369 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 133,251 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 124,117 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 124,052 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 115,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 82,037 miles

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 58,827 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,797 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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AV08 SXA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV08 SXA, 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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AV08 SXA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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