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WV08 ZNR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

326,142 mi
Last recorded326,142 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 326,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 326,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 308,204 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 308,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 279,808 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 279,808 miles

Central Stop lamp not working eye level light (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 230,736 miles

engine warning light on

play starting in o/s/f track rod inner joint

tyre wear starting on o/s/f

Pass 31 Oct 2014 195,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 195,065 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 177,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 158,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2013 137,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 May 2013 137,579 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 92,106 miles

brake fluid low

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads low

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre close to limit

Pass 6 May 2011 55,423 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 ZNR 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 68.8%.

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

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