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A666 XAF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,640 mi
Last recorded173,640 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA666 XAF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 173,640 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 165,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn through

engine top and lower covers fitted

horn fault /tone

rear suspension components/subframe corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2025 165,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn through

engine top and lower covers fitted

horn fault /tone

rear suspension components/subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 160,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats in boot not in use. Seatbelts not fully checked ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 160,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit plate of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats in boot not in use. Seatbelts not fully checked ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 155,216 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 4 Jan 2023 155,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 151,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower Radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 145,430 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 145,302 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,789 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,121 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,531 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 1 Nov 2011 25,174 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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A666 XAF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A666 XAF, 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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A666 XAF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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