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WV08 OFH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

212,396 mi
Last recorded212,396 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 212,396 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 207,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 200,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 187,297 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 176,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 160,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

car presented with only 5 seats

exhaust has slight leak of gases

Fail 13 Mar 2019 160,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid low now topped up

car presented with only 5 seats other belts not checked

Pass 27 Mar 2018 145,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has been removed

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside corner of screen cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2018 145,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick off side rear inner metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear perishing outer edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside corner of screen cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 96,049 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,253 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,333 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,895 miles

Unable to fully check nsr seat belt due to seat not in place

uNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NS CENTRE SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

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 OFH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 OFH registered?

WV08 OFH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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