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BF58 WEU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,297 mi
Last recorded146,297 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 WEU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 146,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,398 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 132,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 109,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 99,188 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,876 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,742 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2017 80,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 67,884 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2014 43,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,062 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,121 miles

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 WEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF58 WEU, 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 WEU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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