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BN08 VZR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,793 mi
Last recorded92,793 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,793 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 92,793 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,534 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 86,417 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,759 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 77,759 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row stalk (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,078 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 63,870 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,870 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,290 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front washer bottle leaking

Offside Front Front wing badly damaged

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,898 miles

Damage on O/S/R Wheel arch. Damage O/S/R Front Wing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2015 51,898 miles

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

Damage on O/S/R Wheel arch. Damage O/S/R Front Wing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,906 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,899 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,735 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 VZR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN08 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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