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BG58 FDK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,541 mi
Last recorded165,541 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 FDK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 165,541 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row seatbelt small cut (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 153,038 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 146,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 140,377 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 140,377 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,122 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,943 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 120,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 120,286 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,600 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,600 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,916 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,854 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,523 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 66,791 miles

both rear tyres worn and starting to crack

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,307 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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BG58 FDK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG58 FDK, 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 BG58 FDK registered?

BG58 FDK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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