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EF08 WFE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,210 mi
Last recorded206,210 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 206,210 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear seat belt buckle deteriorated slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2019 196,689 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 196,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 159,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 144,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 144,495 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 144,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dimming with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 111,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,354 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,354 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,525 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 60,525 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,013 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 35,942 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 WFE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EF08 WFE, 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 EF08 WFE registered?

EF08 WFE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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