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BP08 GKX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,154 mi
Last recorded148,154 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 148,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 148,153 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,051 miles

Front tyres n/s and o./s wearing shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 17 Oct 2023 132,952 miles

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

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Sep 2022 118,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too bars

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders ad worn to wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders ad worn to wear bars

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

long hand brake travel

Fail 29 Sep 2022 118,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too bars

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders ad worn to wear bars

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

Offside Front tyre worn to wear bars

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders ad worn to wear bars

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

hub caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

long hand brake travel

Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,279 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,279 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 81,775 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 74,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,228 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,233 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 57,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 55,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 50,568 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,031 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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BP08 GKX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP08 GKX, 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 BP08 GKX registered?

BP08 GKX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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