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CE08 ZWB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

177,783 mi
Last recorded177,783 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 ZWB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 177,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 177,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 174,553 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 174,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2018 168,859 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 168,851 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 158,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 141,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated and wet (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 145,382 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint boot split also (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front rack gaiter area wet almost to excess

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 137,755 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 137,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 129,345 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 129,343 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 129,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 126,327 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs wron

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,226 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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CE08 ZWB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE08 ZWB, 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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CE08 ZWB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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