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BW08 XAN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,496 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 116,837 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 116,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,314 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 112,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,613 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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,320 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,320 miles

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

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

Slight damage to sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,528 miles

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

slight corrosion rear silencer

Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,228 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2011 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

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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BW08 XAN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW08 XAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW08 XAN registered?

BW08 XAN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BW08 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 XAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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