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NU08 WTK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,192 mi
Last recorded165,192 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 WTK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 165,192 miles

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

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

handbrake travell . handbrake just meeting required effort

Pass 15 Feb 2025 156,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 149,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Fail 10 Feb 2024 149,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe around mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

exhaust center pipe to front joint corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2023 141,139 miles

Offside Rear hand brake reading slightly low but locking off

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,280 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 133,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trialling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trialling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 123,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm large bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,097 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads half worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces, both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped!

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty! (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,876 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,836 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,722 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,170 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 34,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NU08 WTK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU08 WTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 WTK registered?

NU08 WTK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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