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AY08 WGG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,817 mi
Last recorded141,817 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WGG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 141,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 134,338 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 134,338 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,119 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly inner edges

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 114,854 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged Rear-most seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear-most seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 96,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,768 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,360 miles

rear pads low

Pass 21 May 2014 69,823 miles

rear tyre treads nearing test limit-n/s/r worn outer edge

Fail 20 May 2014 69,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre treads nearing test limit-n/s/r worn outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 45,478 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,682 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 9 Jun 2011 33,682 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

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 WGG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY08 WGG, 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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AY08 WGG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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