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BV58 GFK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,100 mi
Last recorded168,100 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 GFK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 168,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,126 miles

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

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

Nearside damage to outer sill and front and rear doors panels

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

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

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

Rear seats belts 6 and 7 in luggage area not checked items in boot

Pass 19 Sep 2020 154,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 150,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 140,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 130,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,989 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut to inner side wall.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,641 miles

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

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

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

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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BV58 GFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV58 GFK, 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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BV58 GFK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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