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YR08 WPV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,335 mi
Last recorded152,335 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WPV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 152,335 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 152,333 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 139,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 130,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,482 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,440 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 104,989 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,915 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,087 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 72,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 35,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR08 WPV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR08 WPV, 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 YR08 WPV registered?

YR08 WPV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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