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RX58 LWS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,346 mi
Last recorded104,346 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX58 LWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 104,346 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 101,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 101,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,053 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 98,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 90,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,931 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 85,911 miles

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn ralling arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ralling arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,443 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 81,438 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 76,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,697 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 68,668 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 52,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,064 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 41,386 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,843 miles

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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RX58 LWS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RX58 LWS, 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 RX58 LWS registered?

RX58 LWS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is RX58 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX58 LWS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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