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WV08 ZPC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,101 mi
Last recorded112,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 112,101 miles

offside rear trailing arm main rubber bush is perishing

Fail 5 Jun 2019 112,101 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 very front exhaust rubber are broke

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear trailing arm main rubber bush is perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside rear trailing arm rubber bushes are splitting

Fail 23 May 2018 104,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside and offside rear trailing arm rubber bushes are splitting

Pass 15 May 2017 98,528 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside rear trailing arm front rubber bushes are perishing but have no movement

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,578 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 82,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 82,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 70,000 miles

O,S,R tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres close to wear limit

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 242,639 miles

handbrake close to limit 17%

Pass 29 Mar 2012 226,418 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 226,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 160,097 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 ZPC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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