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SV58 XGT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,095 mi
Last recorded176,095 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 XGT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 176,095 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 172,622 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 163,748 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,641 miles

Subframe Corroded Front + Rear

Fail 30 Sep 2022 154,558 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Subframe Corroded Front + Rear

Pass 8 Oct 2021 144,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,110 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 140,104 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,711 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,610 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 61,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,267 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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SV58 XGT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 XGT, 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 SV58 XGT registered?

SV58 XGT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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