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BW08 XHB

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,219 mi
Last recorded160,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XHB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,219 miles

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 159,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 153,759 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear upper stop lamp not working - benefit of doubt as to connectivity given to vehicle presenter

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 5 May 2016 147,872 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

heavy coolant leak from front of engine metal pipework

offside rear tyre wearing heavily (smooth) on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covers

Pass 5 May 2015 141,228 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns/os front brake dics corroded

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2015 141,228 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ns/os front brake dics corroded

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2014 131,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 117,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 117,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front/rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 May 2012 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 95,546 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,781 miles

rear bumper damaged and slightly insecure on nearside

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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BW08 XHB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW08 XHB, 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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BW08 XHB is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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