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BP08 GHN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

273,940 mi
Last recorded273,940 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 GHN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 273,940 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 264,030 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 258,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 246,737 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 258,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 258,500 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 231,353 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 231,193 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 223,591 miles

Bonnet release handle missing but cable still usable

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear rear seat down at time of test

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 223,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Bonnet release handle missing but cable still usable

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Rear rear seat down at time of test

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 202,720 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

bonnet release catch missing

engine cover/undertray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 202,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

bonnet release catch missing

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 178,531 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release catch damaged

n/s/f fog light lense damaged

rear rear seats folded away at time of test

under tray / engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 178,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release catch damaged

n/s/f fog light lense damaged

rear exhaust heatsheild adrift

rear rear seats folded away at time of test

under tray / engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2014 147,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 147,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,212 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 123,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,222 miles

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

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 GHN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GHN, 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 GHN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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