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BV08 NMO

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,033 mi
Last recorded188,033 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 NMO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 188,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 179,020 miles

Under trays fitted

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 179,020 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2019 165,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front chip on wind screen

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

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has been run flat has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle clonking into gear (auto box)

Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,728 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Noise/vibration fan belt/timing belt area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Vehicle clonking into gear

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,157 miles

Engine cover fitted

Slight oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,157 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,195 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,269 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,989 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 58,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,556 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,105 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 32,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

centre brake light not working

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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BV08 NMO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV08 NMO, 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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BV08 NMO is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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