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BG08 XCT

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,000 mi
Last recorded164,000 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 XCT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 164,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 159,098 miles

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

Note: Nearside driveshaft inner boot deteriorated.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,750 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's lipped & worn (3.5.1i)

various oil leaks engine area's

Fail 8 Dec 2016 123,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking front of engine area's (7.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear disc's lipped & worn (3.5.1i)

oil leak engine area's

Pass 1 Jul 2016 122,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 112,356 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 104,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 104,000 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,962 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 89,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2011 68,437 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

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 XCT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XCT, 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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BG08 XCT is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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