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WN08 ZBL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,388 mi
Last recorded153,388 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 ZBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 153,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 153,368 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 147,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,803 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 133,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 128,882 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2022 119,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 140,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,348 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 121,799 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,366 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,491 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2017 100,491 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on edges

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 68,477 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Fail 19 Mar 2014 68,477 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust hangers corroded

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,091 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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WN08 ZBL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBL, 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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WN08 ZBL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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