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BV08 VTF

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 VTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 117,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 117,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,829 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 93,243 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,238 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Wipers poor

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,617 miles

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

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,617 miles

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

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

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 on 2.5mm

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,554 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and low on stepped tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,078 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/60/16V

Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 215/60/16V

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 VTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 BV08 VTF, 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 VTF is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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