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BN08 ELC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ELC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 117,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear stabilizer arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

front discs liped and corroding on inner face

rear discs corroded and liped

rear pads worn

water leak

Fail 7 Nov 2018 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear stabilizer arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

front discs liped and corroding on inner face

rear discs corroded and liped

rear pads worn

water leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,632 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 86,129 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,796 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnit (6.1.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,646 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,864 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,400 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,733 miles

Front tyres on 3mm and worn on edges

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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BN08 ELC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN08 ELC, 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 BN08 ELC registered?

BN08 ELC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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