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WJ58 YON

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

303,719 mi
Last recorded303,719 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 303,719 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box has a slight blow

Pass 19 Oct 2024 295,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2023 287,872 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 279,784 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 15 Oct 2021 275,390 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 267,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 228,201 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 226,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 194,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 167,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 136,118 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 112,071 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 111,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,970 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,209 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,296 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 70,296 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,421 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,695 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 53,695 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,778 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YON is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YON, 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 YON registered?

WJ58 YON is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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