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AY08 WJD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,986 mi
Last recorded147,986 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WJD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 147,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect worn (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 143,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 143,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 134,966 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear pads look 80% worn ? (with the wheels still on the vehicle ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 129,994 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 126,574 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 123,340 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 119,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5 mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner friction face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 114,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 110,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,730 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 95,103 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,605 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 76,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,261 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,261 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WJD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

AY08 WJD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 WJD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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