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WM08 HCG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM08 HCG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 130,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 123,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 115,319 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 115,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,590 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 103,513 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 103,350 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on min (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,075 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 86,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,071 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 77,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,108 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,745 miles

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,241 miles

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 36,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,471 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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WM08 HCG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM08 HCG, 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 WM08 HCG registered?

WM08 HCG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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