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BJ58 XLR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

147,424 mi
Last recorded147,424 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 XLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 147,424 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 147,422 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 137,737 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,307 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 120,603 miles

Front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 120,630 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 116,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,260 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Uneven wear on rear tyres.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,812 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,001 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 89,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,753 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,859 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Slight blow on centre exhaust.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,374 miles

Front brake discs wearing.

Uneven wear on rear tyres.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,374 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing.

Uneven wear on rear tyres.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,576 miles

Rear brake pads wearing.

Uneven wear on rear tyres.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,125 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 28,125 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,138 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,150 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 16,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 15,917 miles

rear seat s not tested, tested as presented rear seats folded away 5 seat belts out of 7 tested

Fail 28 Sep 2011 15,917 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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BJ58 XLR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 BJ58 XLR, 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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What year was BJ58 XLR registered?

BJ58 XLR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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