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WJ58 FNS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,176 mi
Last recorded149,176 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 FNS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 149,176 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering heavier than standard for this vehicle. No fluid leaks or warning lights displayed, recommend further investigation

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 129,961 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 129,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Bulb replaced and unit made secure at VTS (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main pivot bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently at below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently at below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Front of rear bumper at wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 115,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently at below 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted at VTS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Currently at below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Front of rear bumper at wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear pads close to MOT limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 103,206 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 103,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,420 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,420 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 57,358 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,518 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 43,712 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 43,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,902 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 23,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,061 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FNS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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