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BN08 ZYC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 157,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,480 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 146,480 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 146,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 128,272 miles

damage to rear floors

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Mar 2019 128,268 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to rear floors

Pass 20 Feb 2018

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,784 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

both front shockers slightly bouncy

Fail 20 Jul 2013 72,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both Front Shock Absorbers Slightly Bouncy

Both Front and Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered excessive

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 121,767 miles

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

Oil leak

sump damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2010 87,528 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 98 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 ZYC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN08 ZYC registered?

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

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