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YX08 WDF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Gold Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,590 mi
Last recorded76,590 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 WDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 76,590 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Also Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear General Body, Axle and Suspension Mount Corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2024 73,563 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Also Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear General Body, Axle and Suspension Mount Corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,712 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 67,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 63,993 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 63,992 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 62,196 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,907 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine bay covers fitted

engine oil level is only just above minimum

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

it is not good practice to have a mud and snow tyre (which was under-inflated) and a 3mm std tyre on the steering front axle .TYRE PRESSURES ADJUSTED

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,333 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,178 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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YX08 WDF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YX08 WDF, 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 YX08 WDF registered?

YX08 WDF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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