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AY08 WLE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WLE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,472 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,041 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,700 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner outer edges

exhaust has small hole in middle pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear trailing arm front bushed perished

wipers smearing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,635 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge also perished /cracked

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge also perished /cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,347 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,461 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)

oil leak turbo intercooler area

perished and small cuts in tread o/s/r tyre

small cuts in tread n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2012 39,460 miles

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

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)

oil leak turbo intercooler area

perished and small cuts in tread o/s/r tyre

small cuts in tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,080 miles

Front wiper blades smearing on screen

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 WLE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 March 2008.

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