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EF08 WFA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,171 mi
Last recorded193,171 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 193,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 156,503 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 148,456 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 140,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn around inner edge , worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,853 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 121,853 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 108,449 miles

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

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

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn

rear seats not in use, not available to test

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2017 108,449 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front and offside rear (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge

front brake discs slightly worn

rear seats not in use, not available to test

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,108 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,108 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 85,085 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 76,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,926 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,720 miles

Front brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and both fronts low

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 WFA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF08 WFA, 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 WFA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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