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BJ57 ZVP

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,930 mi
Last recorded285,930 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 ZVP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 285,930 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 283,494 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 283,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 281,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 278,810 miles

Both rear lights have elements not working

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to body bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 278,810 miles

Both rear lights have elements not working

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to body bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 237,759 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 237,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Heatshield loose (6.1.B.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 195,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 151,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,409 miles

advise on condition and movement to both rear suspension arms front bushes.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,579 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 23,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZVP 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 75%.

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 BJ57 ZVP, 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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BJ57 ZVP is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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