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BO53 MMH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,651 mi
Last recorded142,651 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 MMH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,651 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 142,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust and mounting brackets are corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 133,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened Both mounts slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 121,994 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 121,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 113,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 102,902 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 91,774 miles

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 7 May 2015 91,774 miles

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

Emmisions too clean to register on smoke meter

Slight play in both rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,716 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,551 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,365 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,089 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 23,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BO53 MMH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BO53 MMH, 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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BO53 MMH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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