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YG58 WUK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,975 mi
Last recorded193,975 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 WUK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 193,975 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2016 193,901 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2015 218,539 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 218,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leaking on to undertrays (7.2.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,215 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2014 180,170 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 148,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 128,106 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 108,371 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 108,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,907 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Sep 2012 106,907 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,093 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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YG58 WUK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 YG58 WUK, 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 YG58 WUK registered?

YG58 WUK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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