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BD58 HKJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,667 mi
Last recorded134,667 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 HKJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 134,667 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,564 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 23 Feb 2023 125,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 120,807 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,039 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2020 112,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 108,876 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,202 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear trailing arm bushes wearing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,008 miles

Rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,200 miles

child seat fitted

Offside Front side light lens damaged

Rear number plate deteriating

Fail 19 Mar 2016 85,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front side light lens damaged

Rear heat shield insecure

Rear number plate deteriating

both front tyres shoulders worn close to tread wear bars

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,436 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 77,436 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 68,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,401 miles

n/s/r seat(3rd row) has no padded backing on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 58,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r seat(3rd row) has no padded backing on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,276 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,050 miles

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

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

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 HKJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD58 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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