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BJ57 FKB

2007 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Galaxy99,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 FKB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 157,451 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and coil spring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 149,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,287 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 135,087 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 126,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 121,846 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 114,903 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 107,789 miles

Offside Outer Sill Damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2017 107,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Sill Damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2016 98,376 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 98,376 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 98,042 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside wiper slight smear when operated

Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play osf steering tie rod (Not track rod end)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,618 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 57,541 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 57,541 miles

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

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)

high level brake light inop

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,539 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 9 Dec 2011 45,539 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres slightly stepped

Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,223 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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BJ57 FKB is a 2007 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 99,134 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 BJ57 FKB, 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 19 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ57 FKB is a 2007 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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