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WV08 UHA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 162,200 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 145,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 118,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre - outer edge worn

Offside front tyre - inner edge wearing

Offside tyre - inner edge worn

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

Fail 2 May 2017 118,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre - outer edge worn

Offside front tyre - inner edge wearing

Offside tyre - inner edge worn

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,459 miles

Handbrake 17%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,459 miles

Handbrake 17%

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,127 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,912 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,712 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 74,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,525 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,525 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 UHA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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