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S13 WFA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

263,128 mi
Last recorded263,128 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 WFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 263,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 257,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 255,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 246,345 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 246,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 229,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 229,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 on limit. (4.1.E.1)

engine bay oil leak.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 212,991 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 191,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 191,391 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 190,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 175,458 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 175,458 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 161,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 145,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 122,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2014 122,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat becoming insecure

front tyres feathering on edges

n/s/r tyre nail in unrepairable area (inner sidewall)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

drivers seat becoming insecure

front tyres feathering on edges

n/s/r tyre nail in unrepairable area (inner sidewall)

Pass 3 May 2013 85,199 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 67,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 56,057 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)

Fail 4 May 2012 56,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,631 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,631 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 29,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,464 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,157 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 18,650 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 8,289 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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S13 WFA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S13 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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S13 WFA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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