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AK08 WRM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,415 mi
Last recorded122,415 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 WRM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 122,415 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 112,057 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 111,934 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to high levels of smoke being emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 107,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 104,792 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 104,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,848 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 101,848 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear hangers broken exhaust sitting on rear sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one of four not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,847 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,651 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 29,914 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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AK08 WRM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AK08 WRM, 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 AK08 WRM registered?

AK08 WRM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is AK08 WRM safe to buy?

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