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AC08 CXA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,835 mi
Last recorded209,835 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CXA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 209,835 miles

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

Poor beam image on headlights - Both sides

Fail 5 Aug 2022 209,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Poor beam image on headlights - Both sides

Pass 27 Aug 2021 203,154 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 203,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre wall damaged/replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2020 197,419 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 197,379 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear inop (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 187,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 183,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a noisy at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 183,661 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

passenger door does not latch securely closed bonnet (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a noisy at the upper attachment

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 179,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 179,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 164,989 miles

Nearside small crack in windscreen

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arm bush's perished (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from back of engine

Fail 31 Mar 2016 164,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box holed (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working side light inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside small crack in windscreen

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear link arm bush's perished (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 31 Mar 2015 149,510 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Various cuts in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2015 149,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond (both sides)

Various cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 125,772 miles

rear tailgate damaged

rear tyres different speed rating to front tyres

Fail 7 Apr 2014 125,772 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge of tread area

rear tailgate damaged

rear tyres different speed rating to front tyres

Pass 6 Apr 2013 99,944 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 99,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,278 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)

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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AC08 CXA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 CXA, 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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AC08 CXA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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