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BJ08 XED

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,874 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 91,413 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 88,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 78,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,052 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 32,376 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,879 miles

both rear tyres steped slightly

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 XED is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ08 XED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 XED registered?

BJ08 XED is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is BJ08 XED safe to buy?

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