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WP57 BHL

2008 Ford Galaxy

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 BHL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,362 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears Slightly Perished With Uneven Wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,487 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 62,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,512 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 58,505 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 54,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 49,819 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2017 45,127 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 41,183 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 28,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,565 miles

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

Oil leak around the sump

Fail 29 Aug 2012 24,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak around the sump

Windscreen obstruction moved

n/s/f tyre is worn low and bold on both edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,040 miles

Brake fluid and coolant slightly low

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 18,040 miles

Brake fluid and coolant slightly low

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 10,356 miles

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

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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WP57 BHL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP57 BHL, 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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WP57 BHL is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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