MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Poor beam image on headlights - Both sides
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
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides fronts /replace now (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
rear tailgate damaged
rear tyres different speed rating to front tyres
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
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)
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)
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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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