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AB08 BUA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,625 mi
Last recorded203,625 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BUA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 203,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 201,973 miles

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2022 199,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 196,251 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 196,251 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 195,448 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 195,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2019 192,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 185,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 176,932 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 176,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 167,109 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 159,530 miles

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)

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 3 Jun 2014 152,808 miles

Both front suspension shock absorbers feel slighty rough at the upper bearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 152,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both front suspension shock absorbers feel slighty rough at the upper bearing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2013 137,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 May 2013 137,856 miles

heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2012 107,619 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 107,619 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 77,381 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BUA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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