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WV08 ZPU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

336,955 mi
Last recorded336,955 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 336,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 319,208 miles

Nearside Rear lense broken

Offside mirror head damaged

strong advise - front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 7 Mar 2016 319,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear lense broken

Offside mirror head damaged

strong advise - front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2015 305,426 miles

engine oil leaks

engine warning light on

n/s/f drop link top rubber boot starting to split

o/s door mirror unit indicator lens broken

tyre wear o/s/r inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 267,113 miles

o/s door mirror indicator lens cover missing

play starting in o/s/f bottom ball joint

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2013 228,682 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 204,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 204,436 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 183,300 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 183,255 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust heat shield lose

cluch control unsafe to use

Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,672 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 ZPU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV08 ZPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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