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WJ08 HBF

2008 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

216,600 mi
Last recorded216,600 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 HBF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 216,600 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 216,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 210,173 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 203,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 202,892 miles

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

inner rack joints have slight play.

under-trays fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2015 202,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner rack joints have slight play.

under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 170,080 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 150,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 117,595 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,473 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,548 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 HBF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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