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BN58 PWE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,633 mi
Last recorded119,633 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PWE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 119,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 107,768 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 102,963 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 97,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 94,426 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,267 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 93,265 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,371 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,369 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing rear (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 81,184 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edge 225/50/17

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 225/50/17

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 74,925 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 225/50/17

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,941 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,074 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 58,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

some braking material missing from the rear pads

Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,512 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 48,512 miles

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

Both front wipers starting to smear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,535 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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BN58 PWE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PWE, 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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BN58 PWE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 September 2008.

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