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BN58 HAU

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,463 mi
Last recorded231,463 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 HAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 231,463 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 28 Nov 2022 220,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear stop light lens cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2022 220,220 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear stop light lens cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2021 207,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020
Fail 15 Aug 2020

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 165,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 157,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 157,099 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to middle hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 149,532 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 142,716 miles

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

nearside front tyre down to wear bar indicators, offside front close

Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,572 miles

rear pads appear to be getting low, from under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2014 127,024 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 118,741 miles

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

rear tyres appear under inflated

Fail 14 Aug 2013 118,732 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear tyres appear under inflated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 109,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 88,617 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades smearing

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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BN58 HAU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN58 HAU, 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 BN58 HAU registered?

BN58 HAU is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is BN58 HAU safe to buy?

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