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VN08 WHM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,366 mi
Last recorded182,366 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 WHM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 182,366 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 182,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 175,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 173,524 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

oil leak on engine

unable to check rear seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 169,016 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 169,016 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 163,557 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

nearside rear seat folded away in boot area not allowing full inspection of seat or seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 11 Apr 2014 157,563 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear seat folded away in boot area not allowing full inspection of seat or seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,738 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,606 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 68,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 31,883 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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VN08 WHM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN08 WHM, 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 VN08 WHM registered?

VN08 WHM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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