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BD58 HHR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,065 mi
Last recorded120,065 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 HHR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 120,065 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,057 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Fail 4 Dec 2024 114,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 8 Dec 2023 106,645 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 106,645 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,517 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,458 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 8 Dec 2021 91,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2020 84,087 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 7 Dec 2020 84,087 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,487 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 3 Dec 2018 73,446 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn offside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,444 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread wearing slightly on both edges

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on both edges

offside wiper blade loose but still secure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2016 61,508 miles

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 1 Dec 2016 61,490 miles

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

offside rear tyre is slightly worn on the outer tread

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,473 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on the edges

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,339 miles

3rd row seats folded away making full inspection of adult belt difficult

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,339 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

3rd row seats folded away making full inspection of adult belt difficult

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 26,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BD58 HHR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BD58 HHR, 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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BD58 HHR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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