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WV08 ZKS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

313,183 mi
Last recorded313,183 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 313,183 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 296,852 miles

All brake pads are low

All tyres are close to the legal limit

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2017 288,731 miles

All tyres low tread

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 283,426 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 277,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 267,106 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 260,690 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 248,901 miles

all brake pads wearing low

all tyres low tread

Pass 8 Apr 2014 230,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres low tread

Fail 9 Apr 2013 200,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 200,033 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 170,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 144,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 118,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 118,192 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 118,192 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZKS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc 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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

WV08 ZKS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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