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BP57 LDE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,334 mi
Last recorded115,334 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 LDE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,334 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 115,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 110,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inside edge

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inside edge

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn inside edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inside edge

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 11 Nov 2018 106,778 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,800 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,946 miles

wipers slightly smear screen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 93,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,555 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2015 86,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,278 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 76,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 67,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,907 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,907 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 43,386 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 LDE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BP57 LDE, 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 LDE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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