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BP08 KWS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,710 mi
Last recorded157,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 157,710 miles

Front Both front fog lamps not working.

General corrosion of suspension components.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens assemble damaged.

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

Rear end of exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jul 2025 157,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front fog lamps not working.

General corrosion of suspension components.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens assemble damaged.

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

Rear end of exhaust centre section deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jun 2024 156,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,825 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 135,305 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 124,390 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,553 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,553 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,687 miles

advise rear coil springs rusty

advise slight corrosion in rear bottom arms

Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,823 miles

front tyres worn to limit ,,,poor

Pass 20 Apr 2016 86,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,505 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2014 72,217 miles

all tyres on/near limit // poor

Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,234 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,518 miles

reae tyres geting low

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,864 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 KWS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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