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BP57 FZN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,628 mi
Last recorded167,628 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FZN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 167,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hitting on subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 164,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded,not considered excessively

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 161,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 161,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 158,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 158,439 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 154,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 154,818 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 151,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unaccessable ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 151,041 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unaccessable ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 147,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear seats unaccessable

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 142,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,580 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2018 134,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked

heat shield over rear silencer insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,624 miles

heat shield over exhaust insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,692 miles

Rear seats unaccessable

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,760 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,140 miles

rear seats unaccessable

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear seats unaccessable

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear seats removed

Pass 11 May 2011 54,669 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,446 miles

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn close to limit

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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BP57 FZN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BP57 FZN, 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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BP57 FZN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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