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BD08 AOC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,251 mi
Last recorded148,251 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 AOC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 148,251 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 142,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,300 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 125,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 114,045 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 114,041 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet on secondery catch (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 103,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 20 May 2016 103,427 miles

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear pipes insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 2nd row seat belt buckle faulty (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,665 miles

beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

engine oil level low

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 29 Apr 2015 85,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

beam deflectors fitted to front headlamps

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully inspect adult belt

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 74,221 miles

engine oil level low

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2013 64,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear trailing arm bushes worn slightly

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 11 May 2013 64,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear trailing arm bushes worn slightly

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre tread low on edges

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2012 52,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both side rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

rear pads getting down

Pass 12 May 2011 40,260 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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BD08 AOC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD08 AOC, 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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BD08 AOC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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