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AV08 BKA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,044 mi
Last recorded159,044 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BKA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 159,044 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 153,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Brake vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in upper steering rack column shaft bush

Fail 25 Jan 2022 153,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Brake vacuum pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in upper steering rack column shaft bush

Pass 18 Jan 2021 138,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,716 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,012 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak back of engine and gear box side ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

small mist of fuel leak from no:1 and no:2 injectors

Fail 9 Jun 2016 93,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak back of engine and gear box side ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

small mist of fuel leak from no:1 and no:2 injectors

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,649 miles

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

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise tracking due to tyre wear

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 63,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 63,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,472 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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,417 miles

Unable to clearly see front steering components due to plastic undershield

Unable to test both rear rear seatbelts

Unable to test both rear rear seats

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 42,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to clearly see front steering components due to plastic undershield

Unable to test both rear rear seatbelts

Unable to test both rear rear seats

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,346 miles

nail in nsf tyre

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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AV08 BKA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV08 BKA, 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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AV08 BKA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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