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BT08 VYS

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VYS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 100,277 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 100,218 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin bordeline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,356 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 88,204 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,021 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 81,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to body mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm to body mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre outer side wall damaged down to the cords 215 60 16 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the limit and worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 76,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 76,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 76,027 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,922 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 74,919 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,112 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 68,110 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 61,988 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,360 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 39,431 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,589 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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BT08 VYS is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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