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SW08 TCX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,048 mi
Last recorded147,048 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 TCX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,048 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 145,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 113,168 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,749 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 69,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,586 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,080 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,799 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,575 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,813 miles

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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SW08 TCX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW08 TCX, 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 SW08 TCX registered?

SW08 TCX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is SW08 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 TCX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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