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BT08 VYH

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,024 mi
Last recorded138,024 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 138,024 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 18 Apr 2017 138,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 24 Nov 2016 133,699 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,093 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 121,495 miles

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

front bumper loose.

oil leak.

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

Fail 23 May 2016 121,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front bumper loose.

oil leak.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,790 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 110,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 109,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,172 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 83,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2013 67,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2013 67,698 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 52,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,901 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

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 VYH 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 66.7%.

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 BT08 VYH, 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 BT08 VYH registered?

BT08 VYH is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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