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WP57 TBX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,173 mi
Last recorded51,173 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 TBX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 51,173 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished + worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 50,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pass at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 48,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,505 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 46,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 46,008 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,584 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,952 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Dec 2017 40,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And system corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 37,479 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,863 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,863 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,436 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,278 miles

3rd row seats folded down flat at time of test

upper and lower engine covers fitted at time of test

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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WP57 TBX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 WP57 TBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP57 TBX registered?

WP57 TBX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is WP57 TBX safe to buy?

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