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WJ08 XCO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XCO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,393 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 72,393 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre is worn.3mm

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

Offside front tyre is worn on edge.3mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,283 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2011 29,683 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,669 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,490 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 XCO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XCO, 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 WJ08 XCO registered?

WJ08 XCO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WJ08 XCO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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