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WJ08 GRK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,543 mi
Last recorded145,543 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 GRK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 145,543 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 132,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 127,301 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction notification but no mil light illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2023 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 Sep 2023 118,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine malfunction displayed

Fail 12 Sep 2022 109,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine malfunction displayed

Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 88,894 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2020 88,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 82,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,815 miles

middle exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 7 Sep 2018 73,815 miles

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

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

middle exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,031 miles

Centre Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre worn low on raised edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on raised edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check middle row centre seat belt due to child seat

Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,651 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check middle row centre seat belt due to child seat

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,657 miles

surface corrosion exhaust front brake discs ridged

Pass 9 Feb 2012 25,847 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,088 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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WJ08 GRK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WJ08 GRK, 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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WJ08 GRK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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