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CA57 XGX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,228 mi
Last recorded191,228 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XGX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 191,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 179,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 inner edge v-slight (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge v-slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 166,107 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 159,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

very slight "up and down" play found at rack ends

Pass 21 Sep 2018 146,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v-slight ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v-slight ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 130,765 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 130,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 117,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 76,263 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,255 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 3 Aug 2011 26,977 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 19,297 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 19,297 miles

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

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

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

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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CA57 XGX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA57 XGX, 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 CA57 XGX registered?

CA57 XGX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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