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SJ08 XAB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,982 mi
Last recorded208,982 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XAB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 208,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 190,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 174,912 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2015 160,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 157,810 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 157,810 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 138,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 124,838 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 124,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,241 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 85,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2012 82,929 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 70,552 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2011 47,355 miles

front brake disc's lipped and corrodred

Pass 5 Feb 2011 44,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SJ08 XAB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJ08 XAB, 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 SJ08 XAB registered?

SJ08 XAB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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