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BF58 WKV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 153,041 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to rear seats

Fail 16 Jan 2026 153,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no access to rear seats

Pass 10 Jan 2025 141,148 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 141,148 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wear on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s rack inner joints ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 115,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter deformed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one bulb failure (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wear on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s rack inner joints ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 100,385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,632 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,632 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 87,780 miles

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

Rear blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,778 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 83,141 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,845 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 61,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

centre stop lamp not working

nail o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2013 38,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,371 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

high level stop light not working.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 22,424 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 22,424 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WKV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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