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WN08 JXJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,235 mi
Last recorded148,235 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 JXJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 148,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 138,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,680 miles

o/s rear radius arms corroding

rear o/s side lights several inop

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2023 118,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 98,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,593 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,710 miles

heat shield loose rear

o/s rear outer side light

rear radius arm bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,778 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak from middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,020 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,246 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,731 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,535 miles

20% remain on front pads

rear discs worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

20% remain on front pads

rear discs worn

Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,191 miles

Tyres worn low on edges.

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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WN08 JXJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WN08 JXJ, 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 WN08 JXJ registered?

WN08 JXJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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