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T16 BMD

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 BMD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026

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

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))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025

surface corrosion underneath throughout

Pass 12 Jun 2024

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 166,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 157,582 miles

Dog cage installed in rear, unable to check all seatbelts

Engine cover and undertray installed

Pass 26 May 2021 148,899 miles

Engine cover and under tray installed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust hanger bracket broken

Rear Some rear seatbelts not checked due to dog cage installed

Fail 25 May 2021 148,899 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Engine cover and under tray installed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger bracket broken

Rear Some rear seatbelts not checked due to dog cage installed

Pass 27 May 2020 144,584 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken, system still well supported

rear seats folded away,dog cage fitted

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 May 2019 138,523 miles

All rear seatbelts not checked, dog cages installed

Engine cover and undertray installed

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner position lamp not working, but not more than 50%

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,859 miles

Central Brake light inop

Dog cage fitted

Inner front brake pads seem low. Reqs inspection

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 116,382 miles

Engine covers and undertray installed

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Unable to check any rear seatbelts due to installation of dog cages

Pass 25 May 2016 105,542 miles

All 4 tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Engine covers and trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,213 miles

Dog cage fitted, unable to check rear seat belts

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight wear on rear tyres on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,716 miles

Dog cage fitted to rear, unable to check rear seats and belts

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,698 miles

Dog cage fitted, unable to check rear seat belts

Front tyres scrubbing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,878 miles

Dog cage fitted. No rear seat belts checked

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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T16 BMD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T16 BMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T16 BMD registered?

T16 BMD is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is T16 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 BMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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