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WJ58 KWM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,726 mi
Last recorded138,726 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 138,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 132,517 miles

BODY DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper modified

Rear A/C pipes loose

Rear Brake disks signs of overheating

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

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 125,118 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle row (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper modified

Rear Brake disks signs of overheating

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

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2021 117,702 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,772 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions high

Fail 16 Jul 2020 110,771 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions high

Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 98,101 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 25 Aug 2017 97,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,827 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 84,827 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,452 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,748 miles

(unable to check back seats)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,748 miles

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

(unable to check back seats)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,834 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,589 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 KWM 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 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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