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BG08 USH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,830 mi
Last recorded132,830 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 USH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 132,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 129,000 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 126,088 miles

Offside Door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Fail 6 Apr 2021 126,085 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Brake cable snapped under brake test (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 65,975 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,078 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)

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

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 USH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BG08 USH, 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 USH registered?

BG08 USH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is BG08 USH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 USH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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