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EF08 XVM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,315 mi
Last recorded104,315 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,315 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 103,622 miles

Underside corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 103,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,785 miles

Underside and exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 101,777 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Emission's not registered Too clean

Underside and exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 100,564 miles

Emissions not registered (too clean)

Exhaust brackets and rear springs corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,954 miles

Emission's not registered (too clean

Exhaust bracket's and rear spring's corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,905 miles

Emission's not registered [too clean]

Exhaust, bracket's and rear spring's corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,009 miles

Exhaust bracket's corroded

Offside Rear Inner tread depth 2.5mm [1.6mm legal limit]

Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,268 miles

Emission's too clean to register

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,696 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,062 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil temperature probe inop (emissions machine)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil temperature probe inop (emissions machine)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,347 miles

unable to test 3rd row seat belts as seats are folded down

Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to test 3rd row seat belts as seats are folded down

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,270 miles

unable to test rear row seats, seats folded flat

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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EF08 XVM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF08 XVM, 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 EF08 XVM registered?

EF08 XVM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is EF08 XVM safe to buy?

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