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AF08 WBY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,247 mi
Last recorded159,247 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 WBY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 159,247 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 159,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened AS MARKED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside trailing arm bushes as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 148,680 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trial arm front bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 148,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure + no image (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trial arm front bush mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear heat shield loose

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,507 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,507 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,893 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2013 51,349 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 51,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 41,690 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 41,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,957 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AF08 WBY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AF08 WBY, 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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AF08 WBY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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