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EF08 WSX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,866 mi
Last recorded81,866 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WSX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 81,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 81,817 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 71,000 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 71,000 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 70,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,870 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Severely twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 57,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Severely twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 56,696 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 56,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 54,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracks in registration plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 51,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from int mirror

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,171 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 39,137 miles

Power steering malfunctioning very hard to turn lock to lock (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,556 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

steering intermitently heavy and noisy

Fail 27 Jul 2015 35,542 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre has a unrepairable puncture

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,483 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 WSX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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