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OU08 XTT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

212,920 mi
Last recorded212,920 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 XTT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 212,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 212,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 203,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2023 203,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2022 194,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 182,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 176,228 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 167,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 159,940 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 152,466 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 143,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 130,393 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 117,982 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,388 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 107,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 74,326 miles

front brake pads approx 4000 miles left

nearside rear tyre 2-4mm of tread left

offside front wiper blade splitting

offside rear tyre 3-4mm of tread left

rear brake pads approx 2-3000 miles left

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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OU08 XTT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU08 XTT, 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 OU08 XTT registered?

OU08 XTT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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