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WR08 URA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,393 mi
Last recorded213,393 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 URA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 213,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 196,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 189,696 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 189,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 176,325 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

SUCKED SOME OIL OUT TO GET THE OIL TO THE MAX MARK

Fail 4 Jan 2016 176,325 miles

1 NSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SUCKED SOME OIL OUT TO GET THE OIL TO THE MAX MARK

Pass 17 Jun 2015 158,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre inner edge out of shape

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 143,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 130,303 miles

1 OSR SIDE LIGHT IS NOT WORKING

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW AND THEY ARE WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGES

THE OUTER BRAKE PADS ALL ROUND ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 7 Feb 2014 122,721 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 122,525 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 109,813 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,813 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 84,883 miles

1 of 3 nearside rear side lights not working

Fail 7 Jun 2012 84,883 miles

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

1 of 3 nearside rear side lights not working

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,976 miles

engine undershield fitted

official private hire sticker in swept area

Pass 9 Jun 2011 61,119 miles

public carriage/private hire official stickers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,088 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

public carriage/private hire official stickers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,081 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)

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

engine undersheild fitted

public carriage/private hire official sticker in swept area

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,458 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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WR08 URA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR08 URA, 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 WR08 URA registered?

WR08 URA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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