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WV08 HSD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

260,132 mi
Last recorded260,132 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 260,132 miles

Front tyres are close to the legal limit

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 18 Nov 2017 249,391 miles

All brake pads wearing thin

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 243,248 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2017 236,072 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 223,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front and rear brake pads are low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 205,125 miles

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

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2016 200,128 miles

Nearside track rod end slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 168,342 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 155,687 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 15 Aug 2014 148,119 miles

both front tyres on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 156,890 miles

all four tyres low tred

Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 192,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 143,228 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 141,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 4 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 HSD 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 93.8%.

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 HSD, 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 WV08 HSD registered?

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

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