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BJ08 HWH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,504 mi
Last recorded249,504 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 HWH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 249,504 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 223,932 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 223,932 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 199,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre forming flat spots

Offside Rear Tyre forming flat spots

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers seatbelt (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 199,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre forming flat spots

Offside Rear Tyre forming flat spots

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers seatbelt (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 182,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 154,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 154,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 122,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 122,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake inbalance 20 to 25%

Fail 8 Mar 2013 103,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 71,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,094 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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BJ08 HWH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ08 HWH, 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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BJ08 HWH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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