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BK08 LVS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,129 mi
Last recorded116,129 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 LVS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 116,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 11 Dec 2023 116,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,060 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 109,056 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,215 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,371 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,845 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,094 miles

covers and shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 87,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and badly wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 87,235 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and badly wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and perrished (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,144 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,570 miles

child safety seat fitted in n/s/r

front brake discs worn

release button insecure on handbrake lever but working correctly

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,082 miles

Both front tyres are close to wear bars

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,378 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 56,812 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 56,779 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 20 Mar 2012 49,678 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BK08 LVS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BK08 LVS, 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 BK08 LVS registered?

BK08 LVS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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