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AD08 BBZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,905 mi
Last recorded190,905 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BBZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 190,905 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 190,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 181,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2023 172,696 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 172,696 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,645 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 142,851 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,220 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 113,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,178 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60x16 99v (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,448 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre brake light not working

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 75,015 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 74,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,781 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,781 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,449 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 56,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,875 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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AD08 BBZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD08 BBZ, 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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AD08 BBZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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