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BP57 KTF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,696 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 139,696 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 135,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 135,748 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 7 Feb 2019 127,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Feb 2018 117,480 miles

centre middle belt missing.

corrosion to rear springs and spring seats.

exhaust bracket excessivly corroded but still supported.

ns side repaeter lense damaged.

osf brake has minor binding.

osr middle belt reciver damaged but functional

Fail 9 Feb 2018 117,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf outer upper arb link boot. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nsr axle stabaliser front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osr axle stabaliser front bush. (2.4.G.2)

centre middle belt missing.

corrosion to rear springs and spring seats.

exhaust bracket excessivly corroded but still supported.

ns side repaeter lense damaged.

osf brake has minor binding.

osr middle belt reciver damaged but functional

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,278 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer cover broken. (5.2.4a)

tow bar fitted but swan neck removed at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,760 miles

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

Offside Front wing damage.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,605 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,106 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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BP57 KTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KTF, 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 KTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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