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WJ58 FMG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

211,057 mi
Last recorded211,057 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 FMG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 211,057 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 211,057 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 164,556 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 133,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,348 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine under cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 May 2017 83,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,597 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,484 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2013 45,944 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,987 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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WJ58 FMG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ58 FMG, 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 WJ58 FMG registered?

WJ58 FMG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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