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WP08 MLY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,743 mi
Last recorded114,743 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 MLY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuse box in passenger footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's Leg air bag cover insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 110,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Fuse box in passenger footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's Leg air bag cover insecure

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 105,527 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Nearside lamp (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drivers leg air bag outer plastic cover insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,443 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly on both edges and will soon be through to the inner cords/canvas, 225 50 17 98W XL Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly on both edges and will soon be through to the inner cords/canvas, 225 50 17 98W XL Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,426 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Comes all the way up to the stop (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly on both edges and will soon be through to the inner cords/canvas, 225 50 17 98W XL Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly on both edges and will soon be through to the inner cords/canvas, 225 50 17 98W XL Budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Mould growing on webbing 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,628 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some test items not seen

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.50 and will need to be retested under the same plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some test items not seen

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,134 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 63,221 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 63,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,445 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,445 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,112 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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WP08 MLY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP08 MLY, 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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WP08 MLY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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