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BN08 KDK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,562 mi
Last recorded89,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KDK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 89,562 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 89,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 87,266 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,136 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,170 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,170 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,225 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 63,857 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,857 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 53,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,090 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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BN08 KDK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN08 KDK, 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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BN08 KDK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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