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AB08 BWA

2008 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Galaxy100,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 150,782 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 150,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 129,289 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 129,289 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear heat shield insecure

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 128,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,392 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 98,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 98,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 91,523 miles

Front brake disc inner faces poor

Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc inner faces poor

Pass 7 May 2019 83,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 77,730 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 77,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 69,691 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,829 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 58,829 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 53,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 41,444 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 30,008 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 BWA is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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