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BL02 COS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,150 mi
Last recorded156,150 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 COS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 156,150 miles

general underbody surface corrosion chassis/suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2024 149,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 147,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise general corrsion

Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,126 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SINGS OF A OIL LEAK

Fail 7 Dec 2022 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SINGS OF A OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Nov 2021 136,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 136,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,031 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 129,512 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 118,439 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 103,193 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,209 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,178 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 58,373 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,662 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,557 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,153 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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BL02 COS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BL02 COS, 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 BL02 COS registered?

BL02 COS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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