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WJ58 YPD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,529 mi
Last recorded173,529 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YPD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 173,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose and rocking but secure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 173,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose and rocking but secure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 162,380 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 161,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 151,147 miles

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust rusty condition

Front Wipers smear slightly (aero blades)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked slightly but still provides enough washer fluid to screen

Nearside Rear Side light out but more than 50% working

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

Oil leak

Power steering leak from reservoir

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 151,147 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre seat nearside plug (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure Bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level low

Exhaust rusty condition

Front Wipers smear slightly (aero blades)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet blocked slightly but still provides enough washer fluid to screen

Nearside Rear Side light out but more than 50% working

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

Oil leak

Power steering leak from reservoir

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 144,447 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside rear side light inoperative but more than 50% working

Offside front lower ball joint boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 29 Oct 2019 144,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/60/R16 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear side light inoperative but more than 50% working

Offside front lower ball joint boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn badly close to cords

Oil leak

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Oct 2018 136,296 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 136,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 128,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mms (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 119,720 miles

Advise front tyres worn on edges

Advise may have fault on o/s/r seatbelt catch

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 110,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,247 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,247 miles

Advise rear heatshield loose

Advise rear tyres getting down n/s 4mms o/s 3mms

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 90,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,011 miles

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

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

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 YPD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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