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BC57 HBH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,248 mi
Last recorded149,248 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 149,248 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 149,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 145,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2018 138,377 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 127,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

windscreen wipers fouling bonnet

Fail 18 Jul 2017 127,321 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

windscreen wipers fouling bonnet

Pass 20 May 2016 111,050 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 94,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 83,910 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,257 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,257 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,156 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner edge

N/S/R control arm bush starting to split

O/S/F fog light inop.

interior rear view mirror broken off

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,837 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 55,837 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,821 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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BC57 HBH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC57 HBH, 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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BC57 HBH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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