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BG58 RVK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

263,834 mi
Last recorded263,834 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 RVK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 263,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 263,822 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 275,892 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 275,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended mid row outer (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 249,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 249,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 237,673 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 237,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 221,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 221,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 209,409 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 209,409 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 208,234 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 192,056 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 192,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 170,353 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 170,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 148,819 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 124,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 110,938 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 110,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 97,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,761 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 RVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG58 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

BG58 RVK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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