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WG08 UPS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,433 mi
Last recorded105,433 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 UPS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 105,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,911 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 92,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,541 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,375 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,940 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,940 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 59,438 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 54,589 miles

rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,140 miles

mil light on

Pass 2 May 2014 43,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,306 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,711 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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WG08 UPS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WG08 UPS, 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 WG08 UPS registered?

WG08 UPS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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