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BJ08 YAU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

222,365 mi
Last recorded222,365 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 222,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 215,147 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 196,533 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine stabilizer bracket bolt missing?

Fail 20 Nov 2017 196,514 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine stabilizer bracket bolt missing?

Pass 24 Nov 2016 162,868 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

driver's seat has play in base

os outer cvjoint noisey

Fail 15 Nov 2016 162,304 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

driver's seat has play in base

os outer cvjoint noisey

Pass 25 May 2016 138,103 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 25 May 2016 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 6 May 2016 135,428 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in inner tie rods

Pass 29 May 2015 109,222 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 109,222 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 96,884 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,884 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 85,213 miles

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

blip not detected on emissions

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,246 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2012 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,861 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 YAU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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