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BF08 XAL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

207,116 mi
Last recorded207,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XAL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 207,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 198,461 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 191,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 191,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened RADIUS ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened RADIUS ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 183,994 miles

Offside Front SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

REVERSING LIGHT INTERMITTENT FAULT

Fail 6 Jul 2023 183,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REVERSING LIGHT INTERMITTENT FAULT

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 172,838 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 162,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer temp repair on side wall

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 158,673 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 148,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 147,577 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road within zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 136,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,027 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened minor fraying to one edge (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 120,027 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened minor fraying to one edge (5.2.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges only (4.1.E.1)

heatshields partially insecure over centre and rear exhaust sections

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 105,478 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front - 2156016 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 2156016 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on eages

Pass 6 Feb 2013 68,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 56,786 miles

Air induction pipe resinating

Handbrake button trim missing giving handbrake button more movement

Fail 6 Feb 2012 56,786 miles

Air induction pipe resinating

Handbrake button trim missing giving handbrake button more movement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,565 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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BF08 XAL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF08 XAL, 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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BF08 XAL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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