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WU57 BBK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,091 mi
Last recorded209,091 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 BBK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 209,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box rusted

under engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 208,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box rusted

under engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 197,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play FRONT BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 197,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play FRONT BUSH STARTING TO DETERIORATE (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 184,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 169,355 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 169,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 155,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 139,862 miles

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,182 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

strong advice ****** offside front tyre edge wearing out

Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,349 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Dec 2012 108,573 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2012 94,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Jun 2012 94,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,449 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,292 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,437 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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WU57 BBK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU57 BBK, 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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WU57 BBK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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