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AY08 WFW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,227 mi
Last recorded187,227 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 187,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 181,786 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 181,786 miles

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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 175,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 163,399 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 163,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 154,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 144,408 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 131,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 115,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,935 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,373 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,402 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 79,402 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

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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AY08 WFW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AY08 WFW, 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 AY08 WFW registered?

AY08 WFW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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