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BD08 UTC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,811 mi
Last recorded101,811 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,811 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 98,789 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,753 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,753 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 92,851 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 1 May 2018 87,646 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 15 May 2017 82,089 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 74,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs inner faces worn

Nearside Front tyre shoulders worn

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

undertray fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 66,981 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2015 66,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 57,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 48,185 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 48,185 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 39,477 miles

nsf tyre bald shoulders....wipers poor...

Pass 16 May 2011 27,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r sidewall slightly cracking

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 UTC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD08 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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