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SH08 WFL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 WFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,611 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,610 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 8 Jun 2015 72,244 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 72,244 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,362 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,935 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,104 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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SH08 WFL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH08 WFL, 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 SH08 WFL registered?

SH08 WFL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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