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WR08 UZD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,890 mi
Last recorded130,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR08 UZD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,890 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 130,890 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 125,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 125,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 111,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 111,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,046 miles

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

Offside Front wishbone bushes splitting

Offside Front wishbones bushes splitting

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust emits smoke slightly

front discs scored

rear axle damage in two places

slight blow from exhaust rear box

slight damage to underside of floor

welded repair effected to o/s/r and n/s/r floor and chasis

Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis has hole from accident damage (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing to floor has holes due to accident damage (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to chassis due to accident damage (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail to floor due to accident damage (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear axle pushed forward due to accident damage

Rear axle damaged in two places

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,297 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)

vehicle is slightly smoking

Fail 1 Apr 2014 94,260 miles

Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 787,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,784 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,374 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,599 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,219 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 28,200 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 UZD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

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

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