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CU08 ZWA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,054 mi
Last recorded164,054 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 ZWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 164,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 155,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 151,982 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 145,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,792 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 136,792 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 133,083 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 133,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,807 miles

oil residue on engine

slight underbody corrosion floor and general

Fail 29 Nov 2018 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil residue on engine

slight underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 5 Dec 2017 106,506 miles

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

osr tyre bald on inner shoulder

Fail 17 Nov 2017 106,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

osr tyre bald on inner shoulder

Pass 22 Nov 2016 89,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 83,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,685 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,512 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 66,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 64,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,767 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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CU08 ZWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU08 ZWA, 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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CU08 ZWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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