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WV08 ZTR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,334 mi
Last recorded147,334 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 147,334 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 147,334 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 129,666 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 114,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,515 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,966 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 79,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,043 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 123,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering noisy

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

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