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BT08 FCV

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

259,600 mi
Last recorded259,600 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 FCV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 259,600 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 258,223 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust deteriorated

trailing arm bushes deteriorated on both sides

Pass 19 Mar 2019 256,334 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 243,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 225,626 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges 215/60/16

Pass 11 Nov 2016 210,387 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 194,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (7.1.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2015 180,542 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 179,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2015 163,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2015 163,541 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 153,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,725 miles

power steering noisy

Fail 31 Oct 2013 119,725 miles

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

power steering noisy

Pass 9 May 2013 102,984 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,245 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 63,245 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,643 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 44,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,076 miles

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

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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BT08 FCV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BT08 FCV, 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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BT08 FCV is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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