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WF58 JYS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,570 mi
Last recorded109,570 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 JYS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 109,570 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 105,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 101,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,572 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 91,497 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 91,497 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,134 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 85,959 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 85,957 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on mirror housing unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,142 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limits

both rear tyres heavily perished and distorted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,416 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 67,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,156 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,593 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 10,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WF58 JYS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF58 JYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF58 JYS registered?

WF58 JYS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is WF58 JYS safe to buy?

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