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WR08 UVS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 UVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 135,570 miles

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

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

Fail 29 May 2024 135,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on air

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 124,590 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,089 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and brake pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 105,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,649 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,631 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 92,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,868 miles

Rear discs slightly scoured

both front and osr tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear discs slightly scoured

both front and osr tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2015 78,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 70,809 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,142 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

slight wiper mark on screen

Pass 28 May 2012 56,754 miles

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

slight marks on screen

Pass 3 May 2011 48,546 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,738 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 UVS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WR08 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

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

Is WR08 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR08 UVS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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