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WU08 BKG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

186,906 mi
Last recorded186,906 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 BKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 186,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 186,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 176,366 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 176,366 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 169,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 169,439 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 160,777 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2019 150,564 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 146,175 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 126,031 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,905 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Front pads getting low

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Front pads getting low

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

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

Offside front tyre close to limit

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,639 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,639 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,022 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,998 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 3 Mar 2012 46,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,688 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm and worn inside edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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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WU08 BKG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU08 BKG, 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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WU08 BKG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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