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BP57 LHR

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,139 mi
Last recorded157,139 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 157,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 135,530 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 135,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 116,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 93,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides very close on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides very close on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 65,978 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 65,978 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,138 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,896 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 LHR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP57 LHR, 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 BP57 LHR registered?

BP57 LHR is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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