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BD08 OAE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,007 mi
Last recorded183,007 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 OAE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 183,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 179,281 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 176,271 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 171,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 166,116 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 157,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 152,680 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 143,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 133,681 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 123,833 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 123,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 96,498 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,658 miles

front tyres on 5mm

Fail 6 Feb 2014 83,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres on 5mm

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,945 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 49,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,824 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,810 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 OAE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OAE, 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 OAE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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