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BF58 URG

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

207,012 mi
Last recorded207,012 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 URG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 207,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 189,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 183,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 180,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 180,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 144,368 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 167,668 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 139,287 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 135,473 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 135,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn out.

Pass 15 May 2015 124,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2015 124,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 100,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 100,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,059 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,059 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 174,940 miles

all front lower susspension arm bush's slightly perished

both rear tyres feathered

lower rear part of cambelt cover and o/s steering rack gaiter stained with coolant

rear inner brake pads look low

strong advise - centre and rear exhaust system has a leak of exhaust gasses where securing brackets are corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 174,940 miles

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

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

1 out of 4 n/s rear side lamps inop

all front lower susspension arm bush's slightly perished

all wipers slightly smeary

both rear tyres feathered

lower rear part of cambelt cover and o/s steering rack gaiter stained with coolant

rear inner brake pads look low

strong advise - centre and rear exhaust system has a leak of exhaust gasses where securing brackets are corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 126,458 miles

accident damage along offside

ancillary drive belt slightly glazed and noisy

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front brakes worn and pad linings thin (strong advise)

front wishbone arm front bushes perished

no coolant in reservoir (strong advise)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror casing damaged

offside washer jet partially blocked and misaligned

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage on underside exhaust heatshields

windscreen stonechipped

wipers smear screen

Fail 21 Nov 2011 126,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage along offside

ancillary drive belt slightly glazed and noisy

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front brakes worn and pad linings thin (strong advise)

front wishbone arm front bushes perished

no coolant in reservoir (strong advise)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror casing damaged

offside washer jet partially blocked and misaligned

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight damage on underside exhaust heatshields

windscreen stonechipped

wipers smear screen

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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BF58 URG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc 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 BF58 URG, 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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BF58 URG is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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