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WV08 ZPZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,917 mi
Last recorded173,917 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 173,917 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 168,149 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 168,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 164,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 164,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 155,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 142,163 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen wipers smear

Fail 14 Nov 2017 142,163 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen wipers smear

Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,484 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspect tyre puncture repair been carried out to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2016 131,119 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 131,119 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 1x from all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2015 130,112 miles

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

Offside Rear tyres has nail

Fail 2 Dec 2015 130,111 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,106 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre has nail

Fail 28 Oct 2014 126,777 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,777 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 114,464 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 114,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 99,653 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 67,145 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 148,642 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 ZPZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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