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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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Front SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED
REVERSING LIGHT INTERMITTENT FAULT
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre wearing on eages
Air induction pipe resinating
Handbrake button trim missing giving handbrake button more movement
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)
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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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