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AX08 EFY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

268,641 mi
Last recorded268,641 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EFY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 268,641 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 253,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 235,501 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 235,501 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 218,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 205,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 201,341 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 182,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 182,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 169,929 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 169,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 155,162 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 155,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 138,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 138,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 108,547 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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AX08 EFY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AX08 EFY, 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 AX08 EFY registered?

AX08 EFY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AX08 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 EFY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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