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WJ08 ZMU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,733 mi
Last recorded113,733 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ZMU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 113,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, belt still functions correctly.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter slightly damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, belt still functions correctly.

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 11 Feb 2025 110,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, belt still functions correctly.

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 108,035 miles

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

Rear localised corrosion to suspension components

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, belt still functions correctly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to test rear boot belts due to luggage

Fail 5 Mar 2024 108,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole on exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear localised corrosion to suspension components

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer cover missing, belt still functions correctly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to test rear boot belts due to luggage

Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,366 miles

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 104,366 miles

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

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,397 miles

All suspension compnents have general age related corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2022 102,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened SPRING MOUNT AREA (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension compnents have general age related corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2ND ROW (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,714 miles

6TH AND 7TH SEAT OBSTRUCTED

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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cover (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 94,713 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 94,713 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2017 88,432 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,956 miles

DIP STICK HOUSING LOOSE

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,824 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 71,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 63,404 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 55,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 55,313 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,695 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 32,888 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 32,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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 ZMU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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