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SJ08 XBV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,129 mi
Last recorded104,129 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 XBV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 104,129 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal sticking

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front & rear subframes + suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 104,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch pedal sticking

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front & rear subframes + suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 102,948 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension components and mountings both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,852 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including suspension arm components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,236 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,900 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 95,702 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all seats x five

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 61,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 56,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,907 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,127 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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SJ08 XBV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc 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 SJ08 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

SJ08 XBV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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