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CU08 ZWC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,310 mi
Last recorded181,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 ZWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 181,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inside cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 181,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inside cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced bothsides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 177,169 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 177,169 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 167,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 167,412 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 161,741 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 153,214 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 153,193 miles

Emissions not tested due oil in water (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

mil light on

oil in water

Pass 13 Jul 2015 143,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,287 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 105,018 miles

engine oil leak around cambelt area

Fail 22 Feb 2012 15,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

engine oil leak around cambelt area

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,925 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread slightly distorted(uneven wear)

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 ZWC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CU08 ZWC, 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 CU08 ZWC registered?

CU08 ZWC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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