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AA08 EFX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,279 mi
Last recorded147,279 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 147,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint front o/s inner steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear n/s o/s side lights 25% not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust rear tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2024 147,279 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front o/s inner steering rack boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear both n/s o/s stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear both n/s o/s stop lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint front o/s inner steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning rear n/s o/s side lights 25% not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust rear tail pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2023

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s Macpherson strut upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust pipe leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2023

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear n/s lower suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s Macpherson strut upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust pipe leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,607 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlamps lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust bracket broken

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,466 miles

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

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of surface rust

Pass 22 Feb 2020 121,749 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR -OSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 121,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR -OSR close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,210 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,813 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,370 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,498 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 43,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,928 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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AA08 EFX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AA08 EFX, 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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AA08 EFX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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