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WV08 ZFY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,515 mi
Last recorded111,515 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 ZFY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside parking brake cables not fully supported

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Nov 2024 111,515 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside parking brake cables not fully supported

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,667 miles

All brake readings have slight fluctuation

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamp beam images weak

Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes in poor condition

Central and rear exhaust heat shields loose

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 30 Sep 2023 102,667 miles

All brake readings have slight fluctuation

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamp beam images weak

Both rear suspension trailing arm front bushes in poor condition

Central and rear exhaust heat shields loose

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Slight corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

covers fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2018 82,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'

covers fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 May 2015 59,625 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,860 miles

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

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

offside front steering inner arm slight play

Pass 13 May 2013 49,276 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 49,007 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 43,082 miles

o/s front and rear tyre inner edge low,o/s front steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 May 2011 133,455 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)

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 ZFY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFY, 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 ZFY registered?

WV08 ZFY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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