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NU08 BHJ

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,736 mi
Last recorded122,736 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 122,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front And Back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 113,273 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 113,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,908 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush, JUST PASSES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush, JUST PASSES (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 106,242 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 106,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,636 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,659 miles

engine managment warning light on

esp warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,317 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 BHJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHJ, 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 BHJ is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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