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AB08 BGY

2008 Ford Galaxy

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,301 mi
Last recorded162,301 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 162,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working, both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 162,301 miles

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 bulb not working, both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 142,257 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring malfunction on dash panel

Fail 22 Feb 2018 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring malfunction on dash panel

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,171 miles

small chip in screen

tyres on 3/4mm

Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,544 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 105,544 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 92,212 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,447 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,447 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,173 miles

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

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

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 27 Feb 2012 51,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AB08 BGY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB08 BGY, 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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AB08 BGY is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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