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WG08 YXO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,076 mi
Last recorded153,076 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YXO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 153,076 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front driver door damaged

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 153,076 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front driver door damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 147,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 138,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,814 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 121,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,828 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 106,828 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

offside front fog lamp missing

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges

offside front fog lamp missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

centre stop lamp not working

offside front fog lamp damaged & not working

Fail 28 Jul 2014 79,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread on inner edge

offside front fog lamp damaged & not working

Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,145 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front fog lamp damaged & not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,145 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside front fog lamp damaged & not working

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,687 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

offside front fog lamp damaged and not working

offside front tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

offside front fog lamp damaged and not working

offside front tyre excessively worn outside the centre 3/4 breadth of tread

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front fog lamp damaged

offside rear tyre is deteriorated on tread face

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 YXO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WG08 YXO, 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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WG08 YXO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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