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EA08 WLN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

233,611 mi
Last recorded233,611 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WLN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 233,611 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 233,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 227,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 222,802 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 222,802 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 211,660 miles

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

tail gate touch rear light when shuting

Fail 26 May 2016 211,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

tail gate touch rear light when shuting

Pass 30 Nov 2015 196,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 196,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 185,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 171,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 151,520 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 151,497 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 145,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 126,798 miles

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

center brake light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2012 116,673 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 116,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,106 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 64,064 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,244 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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EA08 WLN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA08 WLN, 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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EA08 WLN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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