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BL57 MJU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,378 mi
Last recorded143,378 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 MJU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,378 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2016 142,819 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 128,443 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,191 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,445 miles

Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,610 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 91,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

had to secure engine undertray due to retaining bolts missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 77,242 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f side lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,354 miles

o/s/f side lamp lens cracked

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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BL57 MJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL57 MJU, 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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BL57 MJU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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