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SH58 BFM

2008 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

201,185 mi
Last recorded201,185 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 BFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 201,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 194,126 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 189,717 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 187,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 185,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 179,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 169,040 miles

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

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded and rear chassis

Pass 27 Oct 2017 159,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 147,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,096 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 127,823 miles

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,780 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,161 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,676 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SH58 BFM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SH58 BFM, 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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SH58 BFM is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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