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BU08 DWC

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,070 mi
Last recorded171,070 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 171,070 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 154,944 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 154,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 137,537 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2017 137,461 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 126,795 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 126,795 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,031 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,431 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,646 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 88,578 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,101 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 68,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,779 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 64,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BU08 DWC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU08 DWC, 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 BU08 DWC registered?

BU08 DWC is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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