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AF08 WEV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,413 mi
Last recorded151,413 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 151,413 miles

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

exhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure

rear brake pads both sides wearing thin close to limit

rear subframe and suspension components coroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 151,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure

rear brake pads both sides wearing thin close to limit

rear subframe and suspension components coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,926 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 124,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,792 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 108,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,022 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 97,771 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,555 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,525 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,906 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,906 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,981 miles

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

drip tray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2011 29,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

drip tray fitted

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 WEV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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