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BW57 JHJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 88,955 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 79,590 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,507 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 70,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under engine cover (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,192 miles

Brake performance not tested due to handbrake lever fault (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 52,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 43,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,017 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 42,017 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,214 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 39,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,758 miles

o/s/f track rod end as little play in it

Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,953 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 23,379 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 19,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 17,058 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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BW57 JHJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW57 JHJ, 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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BW57 JHJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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