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AB08 BPE

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,187 mi
Last recorded131,187 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BPE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 131,187 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,903 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear brake pads worn

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight corrosion various place under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2021 95,805 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 90,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 83,691 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has an uneven wear pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,630 miles

Front Tyres scrubbing inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 54,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 45,717 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 45,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,669 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,564 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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AB08 BPE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BPE, 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 BPE is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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