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CV08 XXF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,486 mi
Last recorded234,486 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 XXF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 234,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 210,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Strong advise both rear tyres worn on edges

Strong advise parkbrake lever high

Fail 24 Jun 2014 210,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Strong advise both rear tyres worn on edges

Strong advise parkbrake lever high

Pass 17 Dec 2013 180,246 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre stepped edges

offside rear tyre stepped inside edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 180,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre stepped edges

offside rear tyre stepped inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 156,178 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 155,798 miles

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 130,798 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2012 97,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,889 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre close to marker bars

Rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,510 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)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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 XXF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV08 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

CV08 XXF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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