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EF08 XWA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,812 mi
Last recorded167,812 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 167,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 157,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 146,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,276 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 119,168 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 108,991 miles

Engine Management light on

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

Under-trays fitted at time of inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,560 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,757 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust rusty in places

mirror cover cracked o/s

mobility sealant out of date

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Jan 2013 54,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust rusty in places

mirror cover cracked o/s

mobility sealant out of date

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,061 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front tyres on 3mm and shoulders thin

small cut in o/s/f tyre

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 XWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

EF08 XWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is EF08 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 XWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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