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BT08 YCF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,153 mi
Last recorded152,153 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 YCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 152,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2020 152,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 141,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wear inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2017 127,426 miles

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

Offside Front headlight loose but not insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2017 127,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front headlight loose but not insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,338 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 114,338 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides cracked (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 96,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 96,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

bonet its not open on going test.

Pass 22 May 2014 86,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,025 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 55,766 miles

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

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)

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 YCF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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