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BF08 LLX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,032 mi
Last recorded210,032 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 LLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 210,032 miles

corroded rear axle and worn bushes/near side top mounth shokabsurber

Fail 6 Dec 2023 210,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corroded rear axle and worn bushes/near side top mounth shokabsurber

Pass 6 Dec 2022 186,048 miles

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

surface rust under body

Fail 5 Dec 2022 185,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface rust under body

Pass 7 Dec 2021 172,284 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Nov 2021 171,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion underneath

Pass 30 Nov 2020 154,773 miles

corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Nov 2020 154,644 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 31 May 2019 138,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 132,375 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 132,375 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 117,508 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,483 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 95,973 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 69,873 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 69,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,583 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Centre intermediate, offside intermediate and both rearmost seats folded flat at the time of test. Seat back security and seat belts (of these seats) not checked.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre - heavy wear on inner edge

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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BF08 LLX 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 65%.

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 BF08 LLX, 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 BF08 LLX registered?

BF08 LLX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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