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BP08 BVW

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 BVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 92,327 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2023 92,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 91,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,138 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 83,138 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 80,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 80,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,516 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 76,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,636 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Aug 2017 71,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,690 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,528 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,922 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2013 44,291 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs worn and lipped

slight leak on both exhaust rear boxes

Fail 14 Aug 2013 44,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs worn and lipped

slight leak on both exhaust rear boxes

Pass 30 Jul 2012 36,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 26,356 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inop

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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BP08 BVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BP08 BVW, 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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BP08 BVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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