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WP08 UMK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,532 mi
Last recorded188,532 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 UMK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 188,532 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 167,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,791 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 153,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster lens broken but not showing any white light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 130,232 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster lens broken but not showing any white light

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,790 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear non obligatory fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 121,790 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear non obligatory fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 111,797 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 111,784 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,301 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 109,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,453 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,170 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 103,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 95,406 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 89,645 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,132 miles

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

high level brake light inop

one of the four osr side light bulbs inop

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 UMK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UMK, 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 WP08 UMK registered?

WP08 UMK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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