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WK08 YXU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,172 mi
Last recorded154,172 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 YXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam benders /Masks fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Leaking oil from mounting rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam benders /Masks fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 154,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose Locking wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam benders /Masks fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Leaking oil from mounting rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam benders /Masks fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Side light and innerside light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 144,537 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi unit (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deeply grooved on inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 144,537 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi unit (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Deeply grooved on inside of disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 135,980 miles

beam benders on headlamps

Fail 22 Feb 2017 135,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

beam benders on headlamps

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,628 miles

Front brake discs scored

beam benders fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,628 miles

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

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

Front brake discs scored

beam benders fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre upper stop light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2015 107,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre upper stop light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,074 miles

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)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,553 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 76,553 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,040 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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WK08 YXU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WK08 YXU, 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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WK08 YXU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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