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AX08 LXK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,680 mi
Last recorded212,680 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 212,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 212,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 202,652 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 202,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 193,768 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 177,853 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 154,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 154,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 138,462 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 122,685 miles

Nearside Front sidelight lens damaged.

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 122,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front sidelight lens damaged.

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,071 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,226 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 75,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 10 Mar 2011 41,616 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 LXK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

AX08 LXK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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