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WV08 HNJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

305,629 mi
Last recorded305,629 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 305,629 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 290,833 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 275,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 266,752 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 257,670 miles

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

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

front wiper slightly poor

Fail 12 Oct 2015 257,663 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front wiper slightly poor

Pass 12 Mar 2015 230,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 219,062 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 203,202 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 203,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 202,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 200,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 169,844 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES TREAD

OSF H/LAMP BULB SLIGHTLY BLUE

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Feb 2012 169,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES TREAD

OSF H/LAMP BULB SLIGHTLY BLUE

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Mar 2011 135,366 miles

1 out 4 sidelamps not working offside rear

Pass 7 Dec 2007 5 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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WV08 HNJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WV08 HNJ, 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 HNJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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