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WF08 DCV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,801 mi
Last recorded169,801 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 DCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 169,801 miles

surface corrosion rear suspension,subframe,springs

Fail 20 Jan 2020 169,794 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion rear suspension,subframe,springs

Pass 6 Feb 2019 163,696 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 157,255 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 157,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 144,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 144,869 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 129,627 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 129,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,313 miles

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Fail 4 Mar 2015 117,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake pads starting to wear down.

o/s+n/s/f tyre pressures becoming low.

o/s+n/s/r trailing arm bushes deteriorating.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,563 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,864 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 2 Mar 2012 64,713 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,061 miles

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

nearside rear sidelight x1 inoperative

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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WF08 DCV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WF08 DCV, 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 WF08 DCV registered?

WF08 DCV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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