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WV08 LMF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,935 mi
Last recorded146,935 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 146,935 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 146,932 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 144,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Nov 2014 131,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 131,119 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 123,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 123,301 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 109,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 109,697 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 100,232 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 100,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 88,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 197,116 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 197,054 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 169,553 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 154,272 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 154,228 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 116,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 84,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 66,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 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 LMF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

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

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