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BK08 OUJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,050 mi
Last recorded174,050 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 OUJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 174,050 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 174,050 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 147,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 147,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 131,513 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d) Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 131,513 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d) Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 121,319 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 121,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,369 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,086 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,502 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,502 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,683 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,683 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 OUJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK08 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

BK08 OUJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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