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VO08 WUA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 73,391 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near the end of modified exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 64,987 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 59,709 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 59,709 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 52,759 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 46,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,186 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 40,360 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,939 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 26,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,383 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 16,920 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 7,936 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 5,755 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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VO08 WUA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO08 WUA, 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 VO08 WUA registered?

VO08 WUA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VO08 WUA safe to buy?

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