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AY08 WMJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,470 mi
Last recorded254,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 254,470 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 254,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 237,490 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 237,490 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 223,755 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 223,754 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 200,108 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 200,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 174,533 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 174,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 149,153 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 123,450 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,747 miles

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

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

bushes in both rear suspension arms split

Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,747 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

bushes in both rear suspension arms split

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 24 Jan 2014 79,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,648 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,792 miles

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 WMJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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