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CV08 XDF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,409 mi
Last recorded134,409 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 134,409 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 134,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,889 miles

Offside Rear lens poor

both door mirror units poor

steering poor

Pass 17 Jan 2018 106,126 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre poor on inner edge

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,414 miles

Offside Front door mirror unit has damage

lower gearbox mount bush poor

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front door mirror unit has damage

lower gearbox mount bush poor

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,843 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,623 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,274 miles

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

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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CV08 XDF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV08 XDF, 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 CV08 XDF registered?

CV08 XDF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is CV08 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 XDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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