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WV08 UFG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

270,026 mi
Last recorded270,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 270,026 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of use.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 270,026 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded due to lack of use.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 267,846 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 267,846 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2014 255,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 238,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 210,414 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 192,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 162,200 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 140,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2012 139,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 139,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 89,527 miles

rear discs are slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,764 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,089 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,792 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,224 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 UFG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UFG, 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 UFG registered?

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

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