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BK58 SXN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,481 mi
Last recorded154,481 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 SXN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 154,481 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 154,481 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 139,221 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 139,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 133,769 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 133,769 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 123,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 103,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 103,596 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 89,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 89,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,692 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,270 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,441 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 30,102 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,042 miles

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

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

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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BK58 SXN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK58 SXN, 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 BK58 SXN registered?

BK58 SXN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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