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WV08 EJC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,416 mi
Last recorded194,416 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 EJC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 194,416 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 194,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 177,191 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 177,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 156,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 136,081 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 135,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,129 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 117,129 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,525 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,492 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 46,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WV08 EJC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV08 EJC, 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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WV08 EJC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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