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BC57 HBL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,083 mi
Last recorded165,083 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HBL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 165,083 miles

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

Power steering noisy

Fail 25 Jan 2019 165,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering noisy

Pass 23 Jan 2018 148,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 136,996 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 136,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 126,916 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside in centre row.

High level lamp not working.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 126,916 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside in centre row.

High level lamp not working.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 112,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 98,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 56,993 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 HBL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BC57 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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