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WV08 UCN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

223,619 mi
Last recorded223,619 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 223,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 215,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 205,758 miles

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

Front both front tyre wear inner and outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 195,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 172,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 160,475 miles

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

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 139,889 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 139,889 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,571 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on insides

Fail 23 Mar 2015 109,061 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,061 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,052 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 79,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,494 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,990 miles

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

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

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

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 UCN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN registered?

WV08 UCN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WV08 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 UCN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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