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AB08 BJK

2008 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,998 mi
Last recorded139,998 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BJK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 134,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 128,033 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 117,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,899 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 113,881 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,258 miles

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

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,891 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 108,891 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,951 miles

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 All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test one out of three lamps inop (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 100,951 miles

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 All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test one out of three lamps inop (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 93,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,109 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,048 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 59,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,834 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,116 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,520 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 40,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 33,508 miles

nearside front brake disc scored

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 BJK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AB08 BJK, 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 BJK is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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