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SV58 XBT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XBT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Run off on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on underside

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024

Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OSR brake back plate corroding away

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner, worse than n/s (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 25 Sep 2023

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

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

General corrosion on underside

Heat shield loose but secure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022
Fail 6 Oct 2022

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged center set of seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged park brake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 169,190 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 162,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 162,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 156,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,536 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 124,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly lumpy on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre lumpy on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,922 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear discs worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,817 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,529 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 78,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,921 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

off side front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,861 miles

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

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

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

alarm service light on

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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SV58 XBT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SV58 XBT, 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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SV58 XBT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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