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BU58 FPN

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,148 mi
Last recorded170,148 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FPN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 170,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 165,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 165,337 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 160,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 151,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,999 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 136,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 130,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/r16 99v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 130,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/r16 99v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 118,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 118,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding has detached from the metal housing allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonding has detached from the metal housing allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also 1mm !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged also 1mm !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears look a little low through the wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both OSF and NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1/4 bulbs out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 109,558 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr and no access to centre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush partly detached (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and front tyres tapered inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 109,558 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr and nsr and no access to centre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush partly detached (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and front tyres tapered inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 98,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,211 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipes covered.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 51,085 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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BU58 FPN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU58 FPN, 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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BU58 FPN is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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