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BG08 AWH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,816 mi
Last recorded73,816 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 AWH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,816 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 73,816 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear tyres are a different size

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,281 miles

3rd row seats not checked boot full

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front o/s/f foglight damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 46,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,404 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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BG08 AWH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG08 AWH, 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 BG08 AWH registered?

BG08 AWH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is BG08 AWH safe to buy?

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