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BJ08 OHZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,520 mi
Last recorded143,520 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OHZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 143,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 132,611 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak.

front brake discs heavily corroded inner surfaces.

nail in nearside rear tyre tread area.

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,316 miles

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

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

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

engine coolant leak.

offside rear bump stop come out of fixing point.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 121,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine coolant leak.

offside rear bump stop come out of fixing point.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,177 miles

both rearmost seats folded down at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rearmost seats folded down at time of test

front fog lamps inop

Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,317 miles

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 3 Apr 2013 84,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,415 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,560 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 54,560 miles

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

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

Slight knocking felt through steering rack on side to side movement.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 73,750 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OHZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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