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WL08 FSA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,350 mi
Last recorded152,350 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 FSA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 152,350 miles

slight exhaust blow to rear exhaust box

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 152,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield resting on exhaust by back box

slight exhaust blow to rear exhaust box

Fail 7 Feb 2023 151,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 150,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 150,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,307 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 139,932 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 69% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 117,098 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 117,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,804 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 82,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,790 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,268 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,789 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,628 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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WL08 FSA 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 72.2%.

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 WL08 FSA, 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 WL08 FSA registered?

WL08 FSA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is WL08 FSA safe to buy?

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