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WU08 XOG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,221 mi
Last recorded165,221 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 XOG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 165,221 miles

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 11 Oct 2023 165,221 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 20 Oct 2022 158,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r seat belt reciver faulty

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and coil springs

Fail 20 Oct 2022 158,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r seat belt reciver faulty

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes and coil springs

Pass 14 Oct 2021 143,580 miles

offside centre seat buckle stiff to operate

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Oct 2021 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front 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

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

offside centre seat buckle stiff to operate

Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,858 miles

nearside front shock bouncy

Fail 9 Sep 2020 136,858 miles

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

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

nearside front shock bouncy

Pass 21 May 2019 127,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs and rear lower suspension arms

damage to o/s/f mirror case

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2018 119,568 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspensioncomponents and coil springs

Pass 18 May 2017 112,227 miles

advise drivers mirror damaged

Fail 15 May 2017 112,227 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise drivers mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2016 104,556 miles

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

advise n/s/f worn on outer edge

Pass 7 May 2015 96,699 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 96,699 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 91,503 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 May 2014 91,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 May 2013 85,760 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 72,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,396 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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WU08 XOG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XOG, 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 WU08 XOG registered?

WU08 XOG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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