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AB08 BVX

2008 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

236,152 mi
Last recorded236,152 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 236,152 miles

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

Front undertray fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 228,909 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 221,576 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 214,510 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 207,083 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 200,363 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 193,479 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 185,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 185,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 177,503 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 169,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 162,693 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 134,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

insecure child seat n/s/f.

n/s/r tyre tread low and wearing inner edge.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 134,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

front wiper wear indicators showing.

insecure child seat n/s/f.

n/s/r tyre tread low and wearing inner edge.

smoke check too clean for analyzer.

Pass 29 May 2014 109,713 miles

Center rear seat belt buckle has to be pressed to latch

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside headlamp aim high adjusted to correct level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 109,711 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside headlamp aim high adjusted to correct level

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,040 miles

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

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

front washer jets out of aim.

front wipers smeary.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 89,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front washer jets out of aim.

front wipers smeary.

Pass 27 Apr 2013 56,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 38,035 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,546 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 BVX is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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