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BL58 OHY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL58 OHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2024 138,926 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All four indicators wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And nail in tyre 215/60 R16 95V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lever seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At middle hanger Needs middle and back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Has a bulb not working at offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,467 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 128,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 112,910 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 112,910 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm front bush outer casing badly corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre seat belt not working (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear flexible brake pipe insecure

Offside Rear rear tail light only showing 50%

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,293 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,896 miles

NSF/NSR Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,688 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,059 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,059 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 58,573 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 58,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 46,221 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 46,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,152 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 24 Sep 2013 45,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,861 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,588 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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BL58 OHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL58 OHY, 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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BL58 OHY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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