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NU08 BFZ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 BFZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 95,994 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 87,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside requires protective coating

Pass 11 Mar 2024 82,097 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 82,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLE\MID\SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn MAIN\BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MAIN\BUSH\BOND (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,867 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated CATCH (3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 75,867 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel TRAVEL\XS (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACE\DELAM AND XS\FLUX (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture LEAK (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated CATCH (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGED AND WORN UNEVEN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,392 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,391 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side DOWN (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN\UNEVEN POOR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,073 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 66,072 miles

Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NIL (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN AND CRACKING TREAD POOR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 62,004 miles

Nearside Front strut top ceaking

Fail 2 Mar 2020 62,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front strut top ceaking

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,806 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 53,050 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes cracking

centre and rear exhaust pipes blowing and corroded

drive belt noise

front brake discs corroded

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,075 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,163 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 40,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 32,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring system light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 24,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,241 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,508 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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NU08 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU08 BFZ, 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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NU08 BFZ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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