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AC08 CXE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,700 mi
Last recorded57,700 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CXE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 57,700 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 57,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,573 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 52,153 miles

Emissions only just met. average 1.49 1/m. Test plate value 1.51

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,926 miles

Engine cover / undertray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers 50% working

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Second and third row seats secured in stowed position. Not tested

Fail 19 Mar 2021 42,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover / undertray fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers 50% working

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Second and third row seats secured in stowed position. Not tested

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,066 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 38,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 31,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,318 miles

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 29,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,197 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,451 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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AC08 CXE 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 80%.

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 AC08 CXE, 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 AC08 CXE registered?

AC08 CXE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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