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BG08 USN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,070 mi
Last recorded65,070 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,070 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,295 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 32,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 24,846 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,845 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)

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 USN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Orange with a 1,997cc 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 USN, 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 USN registered?

BG08 USN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BG08 USN safe to buy?

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