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BL08 YGX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 127,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 127,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and is very low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 118,215 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 118,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 109,205 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 98,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 98,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,144 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,295 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,434 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,158 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,018 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,005 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)

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 YGX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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