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BD08 CZB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 CZB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 91,224 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 91,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2023 66,502 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,560 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 62,846 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 8 May 2021 62,846 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber mounts broken system hanging (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COILS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

LOW EMISSION TEST = PASS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 20 May 2020 61,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 61,487 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger rubber split in half.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,615 miles

engine covers & under Trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,856 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,431 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2016 43,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall heavily scuffed

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

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

long parking brake travel

Fail 26 Apr 2016 43,805 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall heavily scuffed

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

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

long parking brake travel

Pass 1 May 2015 39,199 miles

Bonnet cable sticking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 33,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,454 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 23,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,030 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 CZB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 CZB, 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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What year was BD08 CZB registered?

BD08 CZB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 CZB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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