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WP57 UUD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,911 mi
Last recorded132,911 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 UUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,911 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside front position light lens cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 100,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

Pass 9 Feb 2023 78,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2022 56,513 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 41,791 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 41,790 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,670 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 33,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,359 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2017 24,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 20,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 17,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 May 2015 17,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 10,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 6,788 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 3,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 3,247 miles

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

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 UUD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Gold 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 WP57 UUD, 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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WP57 UUD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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