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BK58 WSJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

222,040 mi
Last recorded222,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 WSJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 222,040 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 222,040 miles

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 220,296 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2019 220,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 216,413 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber wearing

child seat fitted, some items not tested

Fail 1 Mar 2018 216,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure both sides (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber wearing

child seat fitted, some items not tested

Pass 4 Mar 2017 209,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 209,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 207,658 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 191,135 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 172,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 170,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 150,615 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 133,866 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 120,720 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 102,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,171 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 69,150 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,880 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,457 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,444 miles

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 WSJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WSJ, 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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BK58 WSJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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