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EF08 WDU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,291 mi
Last recorded176,291 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WDU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 176,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 154,695 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 140,340 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2023 140,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2022 125,710 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 104,882 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 104,874 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,361 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyres worn from inner/outer shoulder.

Fail 29 Jun 2019 88,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/n/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyres worn from inner/outer shoulder.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,558 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s lower/unable to see (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 83,558 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/n/s insecure/damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s lower/unable to see (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 75,830 miles

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)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,358 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,082 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,477 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,451 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,836 miles

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

rear centre stop light n/w o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,838 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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EF08 WDU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF08 WDU, 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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EF08 WDU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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