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BL08 HDA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 154,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 154,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 23 May 2025 141,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,056 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 126,055 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 119,517 miles

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 119,517 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,990 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,927 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 84,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 76,389 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,165 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,317 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 52,317 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,857 miles

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)

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

rear trailing arms bushes splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 24,716 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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BL08 HDA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL08 HDA, 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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BL08 HDA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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