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OU58 WLB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

204,594 mi
Last recorded204,594 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 WLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 204,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 204,610 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 204,530 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 194,856 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 194,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 184,663 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside mirror damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2015 184,659 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside mirror damage

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 165,177 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 153,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 140,206 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 140,206 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 130,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 130,136 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 123,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 114,236 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 114,165 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 104,024 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,024 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

windscreen chipped

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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OU58 WLB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OU58 WLB, 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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OU58 WLB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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